Rhetorical Analysis Of Eating Well Vs. Being Good By David Katz

Marion Nestle, an author with a couple of published books and a teacher at New York University, dives into the how supermarkets encourage shoppers to buy more than they need in an essay taken from her 2006 book “What to Eat: An Aisle-by-Aisle Guide to Savvy Food Choices and Good Eating.” Nestle informs her audience of general shoppers on the topic of how supermarkets are prime real estate so that she can convince the audience that supermarkets do things to make more money by getting people to buy more. Nestle uses rhetorical strategies of having pathos, examples, and facts. Nestle begins her essay by utilizing pathos. She attends to the audience’s emotions by describing the mass amounts of choices shoppers must make when they shop and the stress that comes with shopping.

Of the articles I read, the one that I found most convincing was “We Require Balance. Balance Requires Meat” by Stacey Roussel. Roussel’s perspective comes from the perspective of a farmer. The reason being that I found Roussel’s argument to be the most convincing is because she explained why animals are important and was reasonable in regards to both perspectives, vegan and non-vegan. She openly admits that society cannot function without animals, and therefore a balance needs to be made between farmers and their land and the number of animals that are eaten. Animals are not just used for meaat, but also fertilization for growing vegetables. Roussel states that the animals and farmer cannot survive without each other. I really appreciated

He quotes, “ If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade” (52). This claim of value shows how consumers should know how food is considered as livestock and what animals go through to become meat. The cheeseburger consumers would buy from McDonald’s would be satisfying, but eaters do not realize anything about how the animal was treated or any of its background. Advertising keeps us buying food that is introduced to use as flavorful and looking good, so businesses can keep profits coming to them. The product at a grocery store seems appealing to us, so eaters buy and enjoy without having a doubt about the product. It seems like quantity is more important than

Within the battle of opposing opinions about living a carnivorous lifestyle, there’s the underlying battle of judgment in human nature. We, as humans, have the conscious ability to choose a moral right or wrong. According to Scruton, “it is the residue of religion in us all,” that determines what is moral right and wrong (A carnivore’s Credo 259). This causes the essay to become applicable to every area of life where some moral controversy is present. There is no black and white anymore. The argument is not about what Scruton calls eating versus feeding or whether it's virtuous or vicious. There is a definite gray area. This calls for people to reconsider every action before it is even made. There is no need to “abandon habits” when they can simply be “remoralized” (A Carnivore’s Credo 264). In this example of carnivore vs vegetarian, neither one is more correct than the other. There merely is now an open discussion about what is truly moral.

As one can see a person can eat meat and enjoy a healthy life as long as they exercise moderately and stay away from an excessive amount of saturated fats. The problem with the Lyman’s premise B is he overlooks the impossibility of all 6 billion people on this planet transferring to a vegan lifestyle. Only 3% of earths land is suitable for crop production, 10% of that is land based. Roughly 2/3 of the land is not suitable for crop production due to cites, swamps, snow, deserts etc. Of the 35% that can be donated to crop production less than 1/3 can be cultivated to produce products that can be digested by humans, leaving the rest to be covered by shrubs, grass etc. It is for this reality that the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) promotes the use by humans of both plants and animals. “Domestic farms are crucial for food and agriculture, providing 30 to 40 percent of the agricultural sector’s global economic value. Around 2 billion-one third the global population-depend at least partly on farm animals for their livelihoods.

Lastly, another clear point of controversy in Forks Over Knives, is protein. Protein is something that many know we could not survive without. Animal protein is the main source many think is the main and only way humans can get protein. In the documentary, everyday people are asked why consuming animal meat is important. They answered, because of the high protein. Not knowing that consuming animal meat does not only mean they are getting protein, but many other detrimental effects to health. Why do we assume that animal meat is the way they can get their protein? I blame it on the early claims that milk and animal meat is what people need to survive. It is the extreme consumption of red meats and processed foods that are destroying lives.

A man should never go through an animal for its nutrients, when that animal receive all of its nutrients from plants. One man such, author Wendell Berry, wrote " The Pleasures of Eating," published in 2017, and he argues that every individual should be educated in what happens to their food before it becomes food. Many people are oblivious to what harmful things animals are put through in order to one day become our meal. Berry's intended audience is every single human being who eats meat, and even those who do not. I know this because Berry mentions the importance of individuals understanding where their meat comes from and why they should not let animals be treated this way. Berry assumes that individuals would not like to be treated that way, so why should animals be treated this way. Berry's purpose in this piece is to inform all humans of what inhumane things are done to animals in order to provide as one of our temporary fills. Berry's writing is somewhat credible and valuable because he is currently a farmer and currently a writer, he gives personal viewpoints and few examples, and he provides emotional statements about animal cruelty.

The article was well-written and it’s a narrative and argumentative article although the author argument appears to be more ethical rather rational. The article begin in an unexpected way which is telling stories about his life he mentioned his grandmother which adds to the argument an high emotional tone but his calls to the reasons are weak. The main idea of the article was understood and it supported with personal experience overall, the article was well structured and the language used in the article was simple and informal although he clearly supported one side of the argument which is we shouldn’t harm animals also Foer ignores the fact animals protein is essential for humans so it seems little bit unfair and biased. Foer appeals repeatedly to emotionally tone, to raise compassion to creatures Foer attempts to inspire compelling feelings in the audience. The article contained huge amount of pathos due to the fact he shares his own personal story about his childhood memories how he admires his grandmother and her special dish chicken with carrot, his teenagers years as a confused teen searching for his identity leading to meeting his wife and having first baby. He sometimes appealed to logos by stating some facts “According to an analysis of U.S.D.A data by the advocacy group farm forward, factory farms now produce more than 99 percent of the animals eaten in this

The Atlantic Slave Trade had a lasting impact on many parts of the world ever since it began. From 1492 to 1750, the Atlantic Slave Trade affected the Americas and Africa similarly in the trade profits and distortion of sex ratios that occurred, while they were affected differently in the development of agricultural production and mixed races.

Contraception has been around for thousands of years. Several methods and technologies have occurred over these years to help further the effectiveness of contraception. Contraceptives come in all shapes and sizes and each one has different qualities including, their strengths and weaknesses. The most commonly used contraceptive is a condom, which helps prevent pregnancies and the transmission of sexual diseases. One large advance for contraception is birth control, which falls almost completely under women. Only two forms of contraceptives are for men; condoms and vasectomies. Providing a birth control for men, knowing the chemical abilities to

As different crazes and fads are appearing each day, we have come to expect them to simply fade away as the hype passes. However, veganism has stood the test of time in our fad society and is still increasing in popularity. Originally only thought to be a religious lifestyle, many people from different walks of life are becoming vegans. However, this poses many questions and sparks heated debates, mainly from omnivorous people who believe that veganism is against life’s natural order. Vegans, then, argue against an omnivorous lifestyle by bringing up facts about humans’ biological makeup and how humans are, contrary to popular belief, herbivorous by nature, not omnivorous. While both sides present good arguments to some, the veganism lifestyle contains more benefits and less harmful cons than an omnivorous lifestyle.

Meat has been a staple food in the diet of mankind since the early ages of civilization. In the article “Is Any Meat Good to Eat?” by Sarah Boesveld, she interviews author Jonathan Safran to share his opinion on eating meat and factory farming. He believes that “...if [people] just ate according to the values they already have, then factory farming would disappear.” Whether or not people realize the sources from which meat in modern day society comes from, they cannot deny the fact that meat is delectable. Sadly, many people who are aware of where their meat comes from will argue that it is unethical to eat meat that is grown purely to satisfy the hunger of people. The ethics of eating meat should not be considered because of the extreme

My understanding of the social work profession is to help communities, youth, families, groups and individuals who face inequality and hardships so that they can see the positive possibilities life has to offer. I faced similar hardships growing up therefore, I strive to empower people who need to have their voice heard and bring social justice to America. My dream is to make a difference by helping create a society that provides robust opportunities to anyone that may be disadvantaged. I would like to obtain my Masters of Social Work by influencing others and helping them to succeed in life.

What is the ideal doneness of a burger? Some may claim that well-done is the best, others may like medium-rare. While this is one of the most common questions asked in regards to meat-eating, there is an even more important one that everyone should be asking. What are the ethical implications of eating meat? This oft-debated question has been obscured, especially in recent years, by the outcry for the humane treatment of animals being raised for food. There have been many recent documentaries, books, and debates about how these animals sometimes never see sunlight before they are slaughtered, among many other abusive treatments. In his essay, “Animal, Vegetable, Miserable,” Gary Steiner raises this issue of the morality of meat-eating and challenges the readers to question their own views on this topic. Regardless of the morality of eating meat or using animal products, Steiner does not support his claim strongly enough to be accepted.

The quote “A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral” from Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, encompasses what vegetarianism is about. Veganism and vegetarianism is generally associated with leafy green salads but there is a long list of health benefits attached to that way of eating and a reduction in livestock farming benefits our environment. Diving into the benefits of becoming a vegetarian or vegan, there has been extensive research done on how a teak in diet can reduce risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Plant-based dieting is a lifestyle that is beneficial for health, moral and environmental reasons.