Eating is a complicated thing in today's society. The food industry tells us to indulge ourselves and meet our emotional needs through eating. The media sells us ideas of food being love, happiness, independence, rebellion, sexual, and even sinful.
I have actually heard food network star Paula Deen say, "Isn't this just sinful?" when referring to a dessert she just made. 
Dove Chocolate tells us, "Eating chocolate is an intimate and personal experience..."
Paris Hilton demonstrates her apparent sexual passion for a hamburger in this famous ad. 
Burger King tells us "have it your way" meaning that by eating their food we get to have whatever we want.
Splenda had a big ad campaign with pictures of hearts and sweet family moments equating eating foods made with splenda with having love.
Jif Peanut Butter had their famous tagline "choosy moms choose Jif" implying that to be a good mom you will serve your kids Jif. 
McDonalds talks about love in their ad and also say "We love to see you smile." They're ready and available to make us feel happy. How often do advertisements try and get you to purchase a certain food product in order to meet your emotional (as opposed to physical) needs?
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