HW #5

When it comes to food, I believe dominate discourse can't necessarily be applied to one source or group that is held responsible. Especially since food can be a very personal thing, a lot of times people trust others around them when they seek suggestions. Though there is always the general public's opinions that are available to read through major sites like yelp or other small blogger who share their experience. I believe that those two are equally balanced out to be the dominate discourse.
Based off of the NY times articles concerning the health of American's, I believe that they see the dominat discourse to be social media, especially media focused mainly towards a younger audience. The carrot vending machine seen in the article "Told to eat vegetables, America orders fries" uses the tactic of incorperating elements such as music and new electronics to advertise its importance. The combination of social media and health seems to be a very interesting strategy and might raise awarness but dietary habits are not that easy to change, especially for younger people. Young girls are very much concerned with their body and how they look so I assume they are more cautious when it comes to what they eat, but young boys are trying to accomplish mainly one thing and one thing only, a full stomach. Though there are a handful of boys that try to diet, but a majority of them are female.
A more effective strategy is seen in the article "Doctor's Orders - Eat Well to Be Well". When it comes to health, we don't listen to just random people cause we don't always trust what we hear, but from a doctor's mouth its a different story. They studied in order to reach their status so we assume they are always right, or at least more accurate with their statements. If social media and elite class doctors were to merge into one propaganda that can alter the way we prioritize food, it may have an affect on not only the youth but older audiences as well. Media can spread it, while they also have a solid piece of "truth" that comes straight out of a doctor's mouth.