Date of Award

Spring 2025

Document Type

Dissertation

College

Jannetides College of Business & Entrepreneurial Leadership

Primary Advisor

Professor Christina Ostergaard

Abstract

In this thesis the significant health impacts which may be caused by the food additives which are allowed in our food are observed. Looking at the links between health issues such as Early Onset Colorectal Cancer and the correlation with the food additive Red 40. As well, looking at the adverse effect of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) and monosodium glutamate (MSG). The regulations on the food additives in the United States and other countries is concerning as it highlights the lack of importance placed on the health of Americans in relation to those of other countries. This thesis argues the value that would be gained from stricter regulations on what is allowed to be consumed by the American population. In addition, the importance of noting the misinformation from the marketing of unhealthy foods as healthy. With the overall stricter regulations on what is allowed in food this would prevent misguiding marketing practices because of the better ingredients that are being regulated by the government preventing harmful ingredients to be found in our food at all.

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