Read the article Paternalism, Obesity, and Tolerable Levels of Risk by Michael S. Merry. Read the contents of the sub-folder labelled Ontario School Food Policy: Case Study in the Week Five folder. After reading and thinking about policies that are meant to prevent harm, respond to the following questions. – What impact does paternalism have in public health programs and services? – With respect to the Ontario School Food and Beverage Policy (OSFBP), explain how autonomy and beneficence may be in conflict with one another in this policy. – What affect does the policy have on adolescents and their eating behaviours? What outcomes do public health officials expect to achieve? – What are the ultimate goals of public health officials who support school food policies?
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