Posted by: Robert

Joy I agree with you if people are gonna pay $10 a pack they probably aren't gonna pay any attention to a warning no matter what it is .

I would disagree for many reasons, but I don't want to back and forth with it.

I also agree that processed food is not good either and yes where are the warning pictures on that ? 

Actually, there have been many petitions to get certain foods (i.e. processed meats) labeled with cancer warnings. In California, fast food restaurants have signs posted that their food causes cancer. 

An unfortunate part about food labeling is that the industry often has their foot in the door when it comes to the direction these labels take. The salt, sugar, meat, dairy, and egg industries are constantly fighting science and regulations meant to protect consumers - fortunately, Big Tobacco has been losing that battle, but we have a long way before the food industry gives way. This is why consumer education about food, much like educating the public about the risks of tobacco products, should be consistent and aggressive. 

But more realistically, you have to consider this: 

Smoking, at any dose and at any frequency, is harmful. Even second and third-hand smoke is harmful. Warnings should be mandatory and upfront. 

"Processed foods" is a loaded term - are we talking whole grain bread (a processed food) or cured meats? Are we talking deep-fried potatoes or frozen fruit (both are processed foods)? 

Do these foods always cause harm? Do they provide any benefits (i.e. white bread is fortified with vitamins and minerals that certain people may not be consuming)? 

Another thing you need to consider is how much of these harmful foods is someone consuming? Nobody smokes one cigarette a month, but I can find millions who might only drink one can of soda a month. 

So the quantity matters as does the frequency, but also the content of these foods. 

EDIT: It appears that warning labels on sweetened beverages can certainly influence parent's buying decisions: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/01/13/peds.2015-3185   I, for one, would support greater efforts to label foods. 

In the UK just this week the Government has banned advertising of certain fast foods and foods aimed at kids near schools. I agree that its a blurred line on some foods being labelled as processed. The supermarkets target busy families with convenience ready meals which can be low quality and the art of home cooking is being lost. Just a fact the price of a packet of cigarettes here in the UK is £11.50 that's $14.55 US $19.29 Canadian. Crazy!!

If they can read....  Then the government did their job.  I agree with Robert...….  yes, I payed 10 dollars +  tax for a pack of cig.  And kicked myself in the butt every time. 

AND I CAN READ TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  AND I QUIT TOO !!  Hurts the pocket book.. !! amen!

I agree with Robert...……….  If you can read and spend that kind of money?  Got to think more than once..  something is missing-- like a nice dinner out,??  A new car payment?  Even Gas for the car!!!  This is how I though when I decided to stop--  I was loosing a lot..