In large part, we need to educate people on food choices in America. Labeling is a start, but it's mostly a cultural change that we're not quite sure how to tac

In large part, we need to educate people on food choices in America. Labeling is a start, but it's mostly a cultural change that we're not quite sure how to tackle on a large scale. One problem is processed food. If you make food with fresh produce you will almost always be eating healthier and more nutritious food than if you eat processed foods. It's also much cheaper than eating out - just a time investment. Sadly, we're too busy to even enjoy good food and take the time to make good food. It's really sad that our culture misses one of the greatest aspects (IMHO) of life. So what I'm saying is that properly labeling Vitamin Water is not necessarily the answer. Properly labeling potato chips, French fries, etc. only goes so far (it's common knowledge what's "junk food" and what isn't). The answer is figuring out a way to get people to value the food they eat, and ensuring that the demand for vitamins in flavored water or junk food don't exist - we should be getting our vitamins from fruits and vegetables to begin with, and only supplementing if necessary (otherwise, we miss out on the fibers in fruits and a whole host of other good stuff). EDIT: So the main problem is that we try to oversimplify nutrition. We say "fat = bad, vitamins = good" when we should emphasize balance.