1. What is the FDA? Be specific.

2. Describe/list the new calorie regulations the FDA is implementing.

3. a) Define comply.
b) What businesses will have to comply with the new rules? Be specific.

4. a) Why is the FDA implementing these rules?
b) What is the purpose of the rules?

5. Do you think these new regulations will cause people to change their eating habits? Explain your answer.

6. People who aren’t overly opposed to the government requiring businesses to put calories on food items still express concern that the rules will place an undue burden on business owners.
a) What burden would these owners face?
b) Why might it be undue (more than is reasonable or necessary)?

7. Do you think it is possible that at some point the government would go a step further and, in the name of health, impose restrictions on what types of foods businesses are permitted to sell/serve, or what people can or can’t eat?  (similar to NY City’s ban on the sale of large sugary drinks)

8. The purpose of the Affordable Care Act is to make health insurance affordable for all Americans. Do you support the idea of including the calorie content requirement in this law? (It’s the best way to get the job done, or - all laws have these types of additions, or - it is another example of government overreach…)  Explain your answer.