According to the World Health Organization, two out of three Europeans will be overweight by 2030. Basulto argues that individual willpower is not enough; governments must intervene against predatory marketing and improve food labeling standards.
“"It is worse to force your child to eat an apple than to allow them to have a Coca-Cola."
Data from Manresa shows that boys are twice as likely as girls to overconsume processed meats. Basulto emphasizes that social-economic factors play a key role, as children from families with lower educational backgrounds are more vulnerable to the food industry's influence.
