12.4 Annotated Student Sample: "Healthy Diets from Sustainable Sources Can Save the Earth" by Lily Tran

Learning outcomes.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

  • Analyze how writers use evidence in research writing.
  • Analyze the ways a writer incorporates sources into research writing, while retaining their own voice.
  • Explain the use of headings as organizational tools in research writing.
  • Analyze how writers use evidence to address counterarguments when writing a research essay.

Introduction

In this argumentative research essay for a first-year composition class, student Lily Tran creates a solid, focused argument and supports it with researched evidence. Throughout the essay, she uses this evidence to support cause-and-effect and problem-solution reasoning, make strong appeals, and develop her ethos on the topic.

Living by Their Own Words

Food as change.

public domain text For the human race to have a sustainable future, massive changes in the way food is produced, processed, and distributed are necessary on a global scale. end public domain text

annotated text Purpose. Lily Tran refers to what she sees as the general purpose for writing this paper: the problem of current global practices in food production, processing, and distribution. By presenting the “problem,” she immediately prepares readers for her proposed solution. end annotated text

public domain text The required changes will affect nearly all aspects of life, including not only world hunger but also health and welfare, land use and habitats, water quality and availability, energy use and production, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, economics, and even cultural and social values. These changes may not be popular, but they are imperative. The human race must turn to sustainable food systems that provide healthy diets with minimal environmental impact—and starting now. end public domain text

annotated text Thesis. Leading up to this clear, declarative thesis statement are key points on which Tran will expand later. In doing this, she presents some foundational evidence that connects the problem to the proposed solution. end annotated text

THE COMING FOOD CRISIS

public domain text The world population has been rising exponentially in modern history. From 1 billion in 1804, it doubled to approximately 2 billion by 1927, then doubled again to approximately 4 billion in 1974. By 2019, it had nearly doubled again, rising to 7.7 billion (“World Population by Year”). It has been projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 (Berners-Lee et al.). At the same time, the average life span also has been increasing. These situations have led to severe stress on the environment, particularly in the demands for food. It has been estimated, for example, that by 2050, milk production will increase 58 percent and meat production 73 percent (Chai et al.). end public domain text

annotated text Evidence. In this first supporting paragraph, Tran uses numerical evidence from several sources. This numerical data as evidence helps establish the projection of population growth. By beginning with such evidence, Tran underscores the severity of the situation. end annotated text

public domain text Theoretically, the planet can produce enough food for everyone, but human activities have endangered this capability through unsustainable practices. Currently, agriculture produces 10–23 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases—the most common being carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor— trap heat in the atmosphere, reradiate it, and send it back to Earth again. Heat trapped in the atmosphere is a problem because it causes unnatural global warming as well as air pollution, extreme weather conditions, and respiratory diseases. end public domain text

annotated text Audience. With her audience in mind, Tran briefly explains the problem of greenhouse gases and global warming. end annotated text

public domain text It has been estimated that global greenhouse gas emissions will increase by as much as 150 percent by 2030 (Chai et al.). Transportation also has a negative effect on the environment when foods are shipped around the world. As Joseph Poore of the University of Oxford commented, “It’s essential to be mindful about everything we consume: air-transported fruit and veg can create more greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram than poultry meat, for example” (qtd. in Gray). end public domain text

annotated text Transition. By beginning this paragraph with her own transition of ideas, Tran establishes control over the organization and development of ideas. Thus, she retains her sources as supports and does not allow them to dominate her essay. end annotated text

public domain text Current practices have affected the nutritional value of foods. Concentrated animal-feeding operations, intended to increase production, have had the side effect of decreasing nutritional content in animal protein and increasing saturated fat. One study found that an intensively raised chicken in 2017 contained only one-sixth of the amount of omega-3 fatty acid, an essential nutrient, that was in a chicken in 1970. Today the majority of calories in chicken come from fat rather than protein (World Wildlife Fund). end public domain text

annotated text Example. By focusing on an example (chicken), Tran uses specific research data to develop the nuance of the argument. end annotated text

public domain text Current policies such as government subsidies that divert food to biofuels are counterproductive to the goal of achieving adequate global nutrition. Some trade policies allow “dumping” of below-cost, subsidized foods on developing countries that should instead be enabled to protect their farmers and meet their own nutritional needs (Sierra Club). Too often, agriculture’s objectives are geared toward maximizing quantities produced per acre rather than optimizing output of critical nutritional needs and protection of the environment. end public domain text

AREAS OF CONCERN

Hunger and nutrition.

annotated text Headings and Subheadings. Throughout the essay, Tran has created headings and subheadings to help organize her argument and clarify it for readers. end annotated text

public domain text More than 820 million people around the world do not have enough to eat. At the same time, about a third of all grains and almost two-thirds of all soybeans, maize, and barley crops are fed to animals (Barnard). According to the World Health Organization, 462 million adults are underweight, 47 million children under 5 years of age are underweight for their height, 14.3 million are severely underweight for their height, and 144 million are stunted (“Malnutrition”). About 45 percent of mortality among children under 5 is linked to undernutrition. These deaths occur mainly in low- and middle-income countries where, in stark contrast, the rate of childhood obesity is rising. Globally, 1.9 billion adults and 38.3 million children are overweight or obese (“Obesity”). Undernutrition and obesity can be found in the same household, largely a result of eating energy-dense foods that are high in fat and sugars. The global impact of malnutrition, which includes both undernutrition and obesity, has lasting developmental, economic, social, and medical consequences. end public domain text

public domain text In 2019, Berners-Lee et al. published the results of their quantitative analysis of global and regional food supply. They determined that significant changes are needed on four fronts: end public domain text

Food production must be sufficient, in quantity and quality, to feed the global population without unacceptable environmental impacts. Food distribution must be sufficiently efficient so that a diverse range of foods containing adequate nutrition is available to all, again without unacceptable environmental impacts. Socio-economic conditions must be sufficiently equitable so that all consumers can access the quantity and range of foods needed for a healthy diet. Consumers need to be able to make informed and rational choices so that they consume a healthy and environmentally sustainable diet (10).

annotated text Block Quote. The writer has chosen to present important evidence as a direct quotation, using the correct format for direct quotations longer than four lines. See Section Editing Focus: Integrating Sources and Quotations for more information about block quotes. end annotated text

public domain text Among their findings, they singled out, in particular, the practice of using human-edible crops to produce meat, dairy, and fish for the human table. Currently 34 percent of human-edible crops are fed to animals, a practice that reduces calorie and protein supplies. They state in their report, “If society continues on a ‘business-as-usual’ dietary trajectory, a 119% increase in edible crops grown will be required by 2050” (1). Future food production and distribution must be transformed into systems that are nutritionally adequate, environmentally sound, and economically affordable. end public domain text

Land and Water Use

public domain text Agriculture occupies 40 percent of Earth’s ice-free land mass (Barnard). While the net area used for producing food has been fairly constant since the mid-20th century, the locations have shifted significantly. Temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Russia have lost agricultural land to other uses, while in the tropics, agricultural land has expanded, mainly as a result of clearing forests and burning biomass (Willett et al.). Seventy percent of the rainforest that has been cut down is being used to graze livestock (Münter). Agricultural use of water is of critical concern both quantitatively and qualitatively. Agriculture accounts for about 70 percent of freshwater use, making it “the world’s largest water-consuming sector” (Barnard). Meat, dairy, and egg production causes water pollution, as liquid wastes flow into rivers and to the ocean (World Wildlife Fund and Knorr Foods). According to the Hertwich et al., “the impacts related to these activities are unlikely to be reduced, but rather enhanced, in a business-as-usual scenario for the future” (13). end public domain text

annotated text Statistical Data. To develop her points related to land and water use, Tran presents specific statistical data throughout this section. Notice that she has chosen only the needed words of these key points to ensure that she controls the development of the supporting point and does not overuse borrowed source material. end annotated text

annotated text Defining Terms. Aware of her audience, Tran defines monocropping , a term that may be unfamiliar. end annotated text

public domain text Earth’s resources and ability to absorb pollution are limited, and many current agricultural practices undermine these capacities. Among these unsustainable practices are monocropping [growing a single crop year after year on the same land], concentrated animal-feeding operations, and overdependence on manufactured pesticides and fertilizers (Hamilton). Such practices deplete the soil, dramatically increase energy use, reduce pollinator populations, and lead to the collapse of resource supplies. One study found that producing one gram of beef for human consumption requires 42 times more land, 2 times more water, and 4 times more nitrogen than staple crops. It also creates 3 times more greenhouse gas emissions (Chai et al.). The EAT– Lancet Commission calls for “halting expansion of new agricultural land at the expense of natural ecosystems . . . strict protections on intact ecosystems, suspending concessions for logging in protected areas, or conversion of remaining intact ecosystems, particularly peatlands and forest areas” (Willett et al. 481). The Commission also calls for land-use zoning, regulations prohibiting land clearing, and incentives for protecting natural areas, including forests. end public domain text

annotated text Synthesis. The paragraphs above and below this comment show how Tran has synthesized content from several sources to help establish and reinforce key supports of her essay . end annotated text

Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change

public domain text Climate change is heavily affected by two factors: greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration. In nature, the two remain in balance; for example, most animals exhale carbon dioxide, and most plants capture carbon dioxide. Carbon is also captured, or sequestered, by soil and water, especially oceans, in what are called “sinks.” Human activities have skewed this balance over the past two centuries. The shift in land use, which exploits land, water, and fossil energy, has caused increased greenhouse-gas emissions, which in turn accelerate climate change. end public domain text

public domain text Global food systems are threatened by climate change because farmers depend on relatively stable climate systems to plan for production and harvest. Yet food production is responsible for up to 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions (Barnard). While soil can be a highly effective means of carbon sequestration, agricultural soils have lost much of their effectiveness from overgrazing, erosion, overuse of chemical fertilizer, and excess tilling. Hamilton reports that the world’s cultivated and grazed soils have lost 50 to 70 percent of their ability to accumulate and store carbon. As a result, “billions of tons of carbon have been released into the atmosphere.” end public domain text

annotated text Direct Quotation and Paraphrase. While Tran has paraphrased some content of this source borrowing, because of the specificity and impact of the number— “billions of tons of carbon”—she has chosen to use the author’s original words. As she has done elsewhere in the essay, she has indicated these as directly borrowed words by placing them within quotation marks. See Section 12.5 for more about paraphrasing. end annotated text

public domain text While carbon sequestration has been falling, greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing as a result of the production, transport, processing, storage, waste disposal, and other life stages of food production. Agriculture alone is responsible for fully 10 to 12 percent of global emissions, and that figure is estimated to rise by up to 150 percent of current levels by 2030 (Chai et al.). Münter reports that “more greenhouse gas emissions are produced by growing livestock for meat than all the planes, trains, ships, cars, trucks, and all forms of fossil fuel-based transportation combined” (5). Additional greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide, are produced by the decomposition of organic wastes. Methane has 25 times and nitrous oxide has nearly 300 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide (Curnow). Agricultural and food production systems must be reformed to shift agriculture from greenhouse gas source to sink. end public domain text

Social and Cultural Values

public domain text As the Sierra Club has pointed out, agriculture is inherently cultural: all systems of food production have “the capacity to generate . . . economic benefits and ecological capital” as well as “a sense of meaning and connection to natural resources.” Yet this connection is more evident in some cultures and less so in others. Wealthy countries built on a consumer culture emphasize excess consumption. One result of this attitude is that in 2014, Americans discarded the equivalent of $165 billion worth of food. Much of this waste ended up rotting in landfills, comprised the single largest component of U.S. municipal solid waste, and contributed a substantial portion of U.S. methane emissions (Sierra Club). In low- and middle-income countries, food waste tends to occur in early production stages because of poor scheduling of harvests, improper handling of produce, or lack of market access (Willett et al.). The recent “America First” philosophy has encouraged prioritizing the economic welfare of one nation to the detriment of global welfare and sustainability. end public domain text

annotated text Synthesis and Response to Claims. Here, as in subsequent sections, while still relying heavily on facts and content from borrowed sources, Tran provides her synthesized understanding of the information by responding to key points. end annotated text

public domain text In response to claims that a vegetarian diet is a necessary component of sustainable food production and consumption, Lusk and Norwood determined the importance of meat in a consumer’s diet. Their study indicated that meat is the most valuable food category to consumers, and “humans derive great pleasure from consuming beef, pork, and poultry” (120). Currently only 4 percent of Americans are vegetarians, and it would be difficult to convince consumers to change their eating habits. Purdy adds “there’s the issue of philosophy. A lot of vegans aren’t in the business of avoiding animal products for the sake of land sustainability. Many would prefer to just leave animal husbandry out of food altogether.” end public domain text

public domain text At the same time, consumers expect ready availability of the foods they desire, regardless of health implications or sustainability of sources. Unhealthy and unsustainable foods are heavily marketed. Out-of-season produce is imported year-round, increasing carbon emissions from air transportation. Highly processed and packaged convenience foods are nutritionally inferior and waste both energy and packaging materials. Serving sizes are larger than necessary, contributing to overconsumption and obesity. Snack food vending machines are ubiquitous in schools and public buildings. What is needed is a widespread attitude shift toward reducing waste, choosing local fruits and vegetables that are in season, and paying attention to how foods are grown and transported. end public domain text

annotated text Thesis Restated. Restating her thesis, Tran ends this section by advocating for a change in attitude to bring about sustainability. end annotated text

DISSENTING OPINIONS

annotated text Counterclaims . Tran uses equally strong research to present the counterargument. Presenting both sides by addressing objections is important in constructing a clear, well-reasoned argument. Writers should use as much rigor in finding research-based evidence to counter the opposition as they do to develop their argument. end annotated text

public domain text Transformation of the food production system faces resistance for a number of reasons, most of which dispute the need for plant-based diets. Historically, meat has been considered integral to athletes’ diets and thus has caused many consumers to believe meat is necessary for a healthy diet. Lynch et al. examined the impact of plant-based diets on human physical health, environmental sustainability, and exercise performance capacity. The results show “it is unlikely that plant-based diets provide advantages, but do not suffer from disadvantages, compared to omnivorous diets for strength, anaerobic, or aerobic exercise performance” (1). end public domain text

public domain text A second objection addresses the claim that land use for animal-based food production contributes to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and is inefficient in terms of nutrient delivery. Berners-Lee et al. point out that animal nutrition from grass, pasture, and silage comes partially from land that cannot be used for other purposes, such as producing food directly edible by humans or for other ecosystem services such as biofuel production. Consequently, nutritional losses from such land use do not fully translate into losses of human-available nutrients (3). end public domain text

annotated text Paraphrase. Tran has paraphrased the information as support. Though she still cites the source, she has changed the words to her own, most likely to condense a larger amount of original text or to make it more accessible. end annotated text

public domain text While this objection may be correct, it does not address the fact that natural carbon sinks are being destroyed to increase agricultural land and, therefore, increase greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. end public domain text

public domain text Another significant dissenting opinion is that transforming food production will place hardships on farmers and others employed in the food industry. Farmers and ranchers make a major investment in their own operations. At the same time, they support jobs in related industries, as consumers of farm machinery, customers at local businesses, and suppliers for other industries such as food processing (Schulz). Sparks reports that “livestock farmers are being unfairly ‘demonized’ by vegans and environmental advocates” and argues that while farming includes both costs and benefits, the costs receive much more attention than the benefits. end public domain text

FUTURE GENERATIONS

public domain text The EAT– Lancet Commission calls for a transformation in the global food system, implementing different core processes and feedback. This transformation will not happen unless there is “widespread, multi-sector, multilevel action to change what food is eaten, how it is produced, and its effects on the environment and health, while providing healthy diets for the global population” (Willett et al. 476). System changes will require global efforts coordinated across all levels and will require governments, the private sector, and civil society to share a common vision and goals. Scientific modeling indicates 10 billion people could indeed be fed a healthy and sustainable diet. end public domain text

annotated text Conclusion. While still using research-based sources as evidence in the concluding section, Tran finishes with her own words, restating her thesis. end annotated text

public domain text For the human race to have a sustainable future, massive changes in the way food is produced, processed, and distributed are necessary on a global scale. The required changes will affect nearly all aspects of life, including not only world hunger but also health and welfare, land use and habitats, water quality and availability, energy use and production, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, economics, and even cultural and social values. These changes may not be popular, but they are imperative. They are also achievable. The human race must turn to sustainable food systems that provide healthy diets with minimal environmental impact, starting now. end public domain text

annotated text Sources. Note two important aspects of the sources chosen: 1) They represent a range of perspectives, and 2) They are all quite current. When exploring a contemporary topic, it is important to avoid research that is out of date. end annotated text

Works Cited

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Berners-Lee, M., et al. “Current Global Food Production Is Sufficient to Meet Human Nutritional Needs in 2050 Provided There Is Radical Societal Adaptation.” Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene , vol. 6, no. 52, 2018, doi:10.1525/elementa.310. Accessed 7 Dec. 2020.

Chai, Bingli Clark, et al. “Which Diet Has the Least Environmental Impact on Our Planet? A Systematic Review of Vegan, Vegetarian and Omnivorous Diets.” Sustainability , vol. 11, no. 15, 2019, doi: underline 10.3390/su11154110 end underline . Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

Curnow, Mandy. “Managing Manure to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” Government of Western Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, 2 Nov. 2020, www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-change/managing-manure-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions. Accessed 9 Dec. 2020.

Gray, Richard. “Why the Vegan Diet Is Not Always Green.” BBC , 13 Feb. 2020, www.bbc.com/future/article/20200211-why-the-vegan-diet-is-not-always-green. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

Hamilton, Bruce. “Food and Our Climate.” Sierra Club, 2014, www.sierraclub.org/compass/2014/10/food-and-our-climate. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

Hertwich. Edgar G., et al. Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Consumption and Production. United Nations Environment Programme, 2010, www.resourcepanel.org/reports/assessing-environmental-impacts-consumption-and-production.

Lusk, Jayson L., and F. Bailey Norwood. “Some Economic Benefits and Costs of Vegetarianism.” Agricultural and Resource Economics Review , vol. 38, no. 2, 2009, pp. 109-24, doi: 10.1017/S1068280500003142. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

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Purdy, Chase. “Being Vegan Isn’t as Good for Humanity as You Think.” Quartz , 4 Aug. 2016, qz.com/749443/being-vegan-isnt-as-environmentally-friendly-as-you-think/. Accessed 7 Dec. 2020.

Schulz, Lee. “Would a Sudden Loss of the Meat and Dairy Industry, and All the Ripple Effects, Destroy the Economy?” Iowa State U Department of Economics, www.econ.iastate.edu/node/691. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

Sierra Club. “Agriculture and Food.” Sierra Club, 28 Feb. 2015, www.sierraclub.org/policy/agriculture/food. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

Sparks, Hannah. “Veganism Won’t Save the World from Environmental Ruin, Researchers Warn.” New York Post , 29 Nov. 2019, nypost.com/2019/11/29/veganism-wont-save-the-world-from-environmental-ruin-researchers-warn/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2020.

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If you’re writing essays about eating healthy foods, here are 7 interesting essay examples and topic ideas.

Eating healthy is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But we can all struggle to make it a part of our routine. It’s easier to make small changes to your eating habits instead for long-lasting results. A healthy diet is a plan for eating healthier options over the long term and not a strict diet to be followed only for the short.

Writing an essay about eating healthy foods is an exciting topic choice and an excellent way to help people start a healthy diet and change their lifestyles for the better. Tip: For help with this topic, read our guide explaining what is persuasive writing ?

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Author Jillian Kubala is a registered dietitian and holds a master’s degree in nutrition and an undergraduate degree in nutrition science. In her essay, she says that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated and explains how it can nourish your body while enjoying the foods you love. Check out these essays about health .

“Eating provides your body with the nourishment it needs to survive. A healthy diet supplies nutrients (such as protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates), which are important for your body’s growth, development, and maintenance. However, not all foods are equal when it comes to the nutrition they provide. Some foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are rich in vitamins and minerals; others, such as cookies and soda pop, provide few if any nutrients. Your diet can influence everything from your energy level and intellectual performance to your risk for certain diseases.”

Author Jaime Padilla talks about the importance of a healthy diet in your body’s growth, development, and maintenance. He also mentioned that having a poor diet can lead to some health problems. Check out these essays about food .

“Eating healthy is about balance and making sure that your body is getting the necessary nutrients it needs to function properly. Healthy eating habits require that people eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fats, proteins, and starches. Keep in mind that healthy eating requires that you’re mindful of what you eat and drink, but also how you prepare it. For best results, individuals should avoid fried or processed foods, as well as foods high in added sugars and salts.”

Author Maggie Smith believes there’s a fine line between healthy eating and dieting. In her essay, she mentioned five benefits of eating healthy foods – weight loss, heart health, strong bones and teeth, better mood and energy levels, and improved memory and brain health – and explained them in detail.

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In her essay, author Audrey Rodriguez says that having self-control is very important to achieving a healthy lifestyle, especially now that we’re exposed to all these unhealthy yet tempting foods that all these fast-food restaurants offer. She believes that back in the early 1970s, when fast-food companies had not yet existed and home-cooked meals were the only food people had to eat every day, trying to live a healthy life was never a problem.

“A healthful diet typically includes nutrient-dense foods from all major food groups, including lean proteins, whole grains, healthful fats, and fruits and vegetables of many colors. Healthful eating also means replacing foods that contain trans fats, added salt, and sugar with more nutritious options. Following a healthful diet has many health benefits, including building strong bones, protecting the heart, preventing disease, and boosting mood.”

In her essay, Author Cathleen Crichton-Stuart explains the top 10 benefits of eating healthy foods – all of which are medically reviewed by Adrienne Seitz, a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist. She also gives her readers some quick tips for a healthful diet. 

“In today’s generation, healthy and unhealthy food plays a big role in youths and adults. Many people don’t really understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods, many don’t actually know what the result of eating too many unhealthy foods can do to the body. There are big differences between eating healthy food, unhealthy food and what the result of excessively eating them can do to the body. In the ongoing battle of “healthy vs. unhealthy foods”, unhealthy foods have their own advantage.”

Author Jaime Padilla compares the difference between healthy food and junk food so that the readers would understand what the result of eating a lot of unhealthy foods can do to the body. He also said that homemade meals are healthier and cheaper than the unhealthy and pricey meals that you order in your local fast food restaurant, which would probably cost you twice as much. 

“The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked both an increased clinical and public interest in the role of nutrition and health, particularly in supporting immunity. During this time, when people may be highly vulnerable to misinformation, there have been a plethora of media stories against authoritative scientific opinion, suggesting that certain food components and supplements are capable of ‘boosting’ the immune system. It is important to provide evidence-based advice and to ensure that the use of non-evidence-based approaches to ‘boost’ immunity is not considered as an effective alternative to vaccination or other recognized measures.”

Authors Ayela Spiro, a nutrition science manager, and Helena Gibson-Moore, a nutrition scientist, enlighten their readers on the misinformation spreading in this pandemic about specific food components and supplements. They say that there’s no single food or supplement, or magic diet that can boost the immune system alone. However, eating healthy foods (along with the right dietary supplements), being physically active, and getting enough sleep can help boost your immunity.

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If you’re writing an essay about eating healthy foods, you have to define what healthy food is. Food is considered healthy if it provides you with the essential nutrients to sustain your body’s well-being and retain energy. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water are the essential nutrients that compose a healthy, balanced diet.

Eating healthy foods is essential for having good health and nutrition – it protects you against many chronic non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. If you’re writing an essay about eating healthy foods, show your readers the importance of healthy food, and encourage them to start a healthy diet.

Eating healthy foods means eating a variety of food that give you the nutrients that your body needs to function correctly. These nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. In your essay about eating healthy foods, you can discuss this topic in more detail so that your readers will know why these nutrients are essential.

Eating healthy foods includes consuming the essential nutrients your body requires to function correctly (such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water) while minimizing processed foods, saturated fats, and alcohol. In your essay, let your readers know that eating healthy foods can help maintain the body’s everyday functions, promote optimal body weight, and prevent diseases.

Eating healthy foods comes with many health benefits – from keeping a healthy weight to preventing long-term diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. So if you’re looking for a topic idea for your essay, you can consider the benefits of eating healthy foods to give your readers some useful information, especially for those thinking of starting a healthy diet.

Ever since we were a kid, we have all been told that eating vegetables are good for our health, but why? The answer is pretty simple – vegetables are loaded with the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that our body needs. So, if you’re writing an essay about eating healthy foods, this is an excellent topic to get you started.

Of course, you definitely can! Fresh fruits and vegetables are typically the cheapest options for starting a healthy diet. In your essay about eating healthy foods, you can include some other cheap food options for a healthy diet – this will be very helpful, especially for readers looking to start a healthy diet but only have a limited amount of budget set for their daily food. 

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To stay alive, the human body requires proper nutrients. These nutrients are absorbed from the food we eat. The absorbed food will help the cells in the human body stay alive and function optimally.

Nutrition is important to all human beings. One cannot survive without proper nutrition. However, nutrition is more important in certain stages of life than others (Wardlaw & Smith 2011). Nutrition is very important during childhood.

The reason for this is that children require more energy than adults. The macronutrients and micronutrients that the body needs are absorbed according to the body size. The smaller the body size the more nutrients the body will need. Children also have a higher growth rate.

Proper nutrition is also important to the elderly. This is due to the slow growth of their body cells. Proper nutrition is required to maintain normal cell growth and improve the rate of cell growth (Insel 2011). They also need proper nutrition to maintain good mental health, immunological health and cardiovascular health.

The lifestyle of most people will affect them in future. The food we eat today will affect our health in future. The consumption of healthy foods minimizes the chance of contracting certain diseases (Wardlaw & Smith 2011). These diseases include; cancer, arthritis and stroke. Obesity is also among the diseases that can be avoided if we eat healthy.

Recent research has shown that more people are at risk of suffering from these diseases due to lack of proper nutrition. Their lifestyles have forced them to consume fatty foods commonly referred to as junk food. Eating healthy food will help boost the body’s immune system while reducing the risk of trauma. The ability of the body to grow and operate optimally depends on the food we eat.

Recent findings have revealed that obesity is the most common health condition affecting young adults. The number of overweight children has been growing day by day. The reason behind this is poor nutrition. Change in lifestyle has also been found to be the main cause of this problem (Insel 2011). Most parents are now fully employed. This leaves them with no option but to take their children to fast food joints to have meals. Fast food joints are expanding daily and relocating to more strategic places.

The government has an important role to play in order to control this menace. They need to come up with various legislations that will help put a stop to this worrying trend. A good example would be banning all fast food joints within a certain radius from educational institutions (Wardlaw & Smith 2011). This will make it harder for children to access these joints.

The government should also encourage awareness campaigns that will help in the fight against obesity. These campaigns will focus more on sensitizing parents and children on the need for proper nutrition. The effects of poor nutrition should also be addressed during these campaigns. With time, this will raise the awareness levels and help in the fight against obesity (Insel 2011).

The recent statistics leaves the government with no choice. The productive population of the society is slowly dying from health related diseases (Wardlaw & Smith 2011). These are the future leaders, employees and workers that will help grow the economy when the current leaders have retired. It is also the responsibility of the government to make sure that all citizens are healthy and protected from all health issues that would endanger their lives.

Insel, P. M. (2011). Nutrition . Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Wardlaw, G. M., & Smith, A. M. (2011). Contemporary nutrition . New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

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Healthy Eating And Possible Repercussions Argumentative Essay Sample

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According to the World Health Organization, more than 2.7 million people lose their lives because of the deficiency of fruits and vegetables in their meals. Eating a healthy diet has numerous benefits compared with the practice of eating a non-balanced diet. When an individual takes healthy foods, he absorbs essential nutrients that are required by the body and this boost the immune system lowering the risks of diseases and illnesses. Contrary, taking unhealthy foods is harmful as it deteriorates the state of the body, weakening the body immune system and exposing an individual to a high risk of diseases. The healthy diets are comprised of nutrient rich foods including legumes, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables, nuts, lean proteins and seeds (Clayton, David, and Laura 23). On the other hand, the unhealthy diets consist of fast foods with a high level of calories and inadequate nutrients. For an individual to stick with a healthy diet, he must regulate the portions of food intake to retain a healthy weight, since the quality and quality of foods are the key determinants towards living a healthy life. Eating healthy involves consumption of a healthy diet that or putting in something to the body and how the body is using it for repair and fuel. Nutritionists define a healthy diet as that diet that contains low sodium, sugar, and fat but high vitamins, protein, fiber and minerals. Eating healthy, therefore, entails providing the body with the contents it needs so that a person can feel healthy and satisfied. Healthy diet includes fresh and whole foods such as whole milk, vegetables and fruits, lean protein, low-fat dairy and whole grains. Eating healthy results to a healthy body because the body uses healthy food that consumed by a person in different ways. When there is excess consumption of the healthy food, the body cannot use it and the excess is either stored in the body in the form of fat to produce energy, or is excreted in the form of waste (Chancellor 44). However, when the body is unable to convert the stored fat into energy through body exercises and a healthy diet, a person is exposed to health risks and increase in body weight. Eating healthy and consistent exercises enables the body to absorb the required nutrients it needs to operate appropriately, and also keep the body energized and moving. Eating healthy diet helps a person to control weight. Many people consider overweight condition as embarrassing and unpleasant experience. The undesirable fat accumulates on the stomach, back and thighs making the person depressed and self-conscious. Therefore, this awkward experience can be mitigated by eating healthy diet every day. Eating healthy diet is an effective measure of maintaining the proper and desirable weight. When a person changes their diet form unhealthy diet to healthy one, they are able to reduce the unwanted weight and hence become healthy. Being healthy helps the individual to appear attractive and gain self-confidence. Eating healthy is a process that also prevents disease and helps the individual to fight the diseases such as obesity. The American Diabetes Association found that there are other affiliates of type 2 diabetes, including kidney failure, blindness and heart disease. Therefore, to decrease the risk of contracting such diseases, healthy eating is required. For example, diet that has low sugar helps to reduce the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes (Glanz and Rebecca 56). Water and herbal tea are among the beverages that have low-fructose corn syrup, and they are not only refreshing but also lower the calories in the body. Salads, whole grains, steamed or raw vegetables are also recommended to help the body fight diseases. Fruit and vegetables are also suitable for protecting the body against certain types of cancers such as stomach, colon-rectum and mouth cancer. Foods that contain potassium are also necessary on maintaining a healthy blood pressure in the body. Eating healthy also helps the individual to maintain healthy cholesterol in the body. For example, eating fresh vegetables and fruits helps to reduce the intake of the cholesterol in the body since they have zero cholesterol. High cholesterol in the body exposes the person to the risk of the heart conditions. This is as a result of contracting arteries that can lead to either heart attack or stroke. Eating vegetables for instance reduces the risk of getting the cardiovascular diseases (Glanz and Rebecca 46). Healthy eating is also important because it helps the individual to have an active digestive system. For example, constipation can be avoided through eating healthy diet such as oatmeal and whole-white bread for fiber as part of the daily meal. Other foods that provide the body with fiber include fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, and kidney, as well (Chancellor 24). Therefore, eating healthy food helps the person to maintain a healthy digestive system that is not prone to conditions such as constipation. The other benefit of eating healthy food includes making the individual lighter than before. An intake of a healthy diet helps the individual to lose weight hence be able to feel light on their feet. For instance, a person feels more comfortable after consuming grilled chicken salad and a glass of fruit juice, than consuming a large diet of fries. Bad eating habits develop the culture of eating unhealthily to individuals. It is not advisable to eat a bag full of potato chips while watching Television all day. Most people follow the trends of eating whatever comes on their way developing unhealthy eating behaviors. After practicing the poor eating habits, it becomes difficult to abstain from them (Glanz and Rebecca 16). The victims of unhealthy eating should put measures to monitor the habit and this starts by identifying the unhealthy foods. People should be ready to avoid the known bad eating habits. Eating unhealthy can be characterized by the habit of skipping breakfast. Scientists claim that the breakfast should not be skipped since it is the most important meal. In most instances, individuals skip it due to lack of time in the morning hours when they rush to the work areas (Hotze and Steven 54). When the breakfast is neglected, the energy of the body is drained and a person craves for snacks in the entire day. The habit of skipping breakfast interferes with the body’s metabolism and fewer calories are burnt. A person who intends to lose must avoid this habit and it is a good idea to take a bowl of oatmeal and fruits for breakfast. Binging is the uptake of huge amounts of foods and needs to be avoided since it is unhealthy. It is wrong to skip meals and munch large quantities in the next meal with a purpose of compensating (Clayton, David, and Laura 83). The junks foods should be avoided at all costs since they lead to obesity and overweight. Eating unhealthy is also as a result of going beyond the point that you feel you are full and satisfied. The habitual bingers should train themselves to nurture a habit eating small amounts of foods to avoid binging. Eating unhealthy increases the risks of diseases and illnesses since individuals with the habit are more exposed compared to the healthy people. The habit increases the likelihood of being infected by cancers, Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity. These diseases continue to rise as people engages themselves in the poor eating habits (Hotze and Steven 54). Children who suffer from malnutrition have a weak immune system that accommodates diseases in their bodies. Lack of a balanced diet creates weak bones and increases the number of unproductivity days. The risks of diseases can be reduced through eating healthy foods that strengthen the body’s immune system. A healthy individual takes part in exercises that are helpful towards developing fitness of the body. Many people believe that economic hardship and financial instability lead to the unhealthy eating habits. They claim that healthy foods cost more compared to unhealthy foods. A study conducted backed this claims by indicating that healthy foods cost more than $1.50 that of unhealthy diet. In a year, a person who takes unhealthy foods spends about $550 less compared to those who take healthy diets (Cordato 11). The high costs associated with healthy eating habits limits the individuals who lack the financial muscles to afford the foods. The low class people find themselves practicing unhealthy habits since they hardly afford the extra costs to cater for healthy eating.

Works Cited

Clayton, David J, and Laura Vanderkam. The Healthy Guide to Unhealthy Living: How to Survive Your Bad Habits. New York: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2006. Print. Cordato, Roy E. Social Cost Taxes on Unhealthy Foods and Bullets: Abuse of Economics and Personal Freedom. Washington, D.C.: Institute for Research on the Economics of Taxation, 2002. Print. Hotze, Steven F. Hormones, Health, and Happiness: A Natural Medical Formula for Rediscovering Youth. Houston, TX: Forrest Publishing, 2005. Print. Chancellor, Deborah. Healthy Eating. St. Catharines, Ont: Crabtree Pub, 2010. Print. Glanz, Karen, and Rebecca M. Mullis. "Environmental Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating: A Review of Models, Programs, and Evidence." Health Education & Behavior (1988): n. pag. Print.

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Importance Of Eating Healthy Food (Essay Sample)

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Food, air, and water are basic necessities of life. The food we eat represents our culture, ethics, tradition, and beliefs. Food is essential for survival as it provides us with energy to carry out daily activities like walking, running, working, and socializing. Healthy eating and a healthy diet promote a healthy lifestyle. On the contrary, unhealthy food that includes junk food results in many diseases. In this essay, I will discuss the importance of healthy food and how it can help us stay strong and active in life.

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Food is a basic necessity of life as it helps us to survive. Food provides us the energy to carry out our daily tasks that include working, walking, and socializing. The food we eat represents our personality, culture, and traditions. A healthy diet leads to healthy habits and regularly eating unhealthy foods leads to many diseases that negatively impact your physical and mental wellbeing. In this essay, I will discuss the benefits of healthy food and how it impacts our daily lives.

Eating vegetables and fruits in large quantities helps to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and reduces the risk of a heart attack. Vegetables provide many healthy nutrients that are needed to maintain good health. However, eating just vegetables and no meant content is not a very good practice. Being a vegetarian is good for health but there are some nutrients that you can only get from meat and not plants. Research has shown that some essential nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D13   along with many other nutrients are only present in meat and other animal-sourced foods. Therefore, everyone should look to adopt a balanced diet that contains a little bit of everything in an adequate amount.

Obesity is one of the most common health problems being faced by the modern generation. Junk food is one of the key causes of obesity because junk food contains high-calorie, high fat, high sugar, and high salt content. Health experts identify high fats, sugar, and raw salt as key contributors that cause heart diseases, kidney failure, and other health problems.

Healthy foods have many health-related benefits.  Healthy foods can improve a person’s mood and enhance their mental status. When a person’s body is under stress, protein is often broken down into amino acids which aid the body to deal with stress. Protein-rich diets such as dairy products can help to enhance the protein level in the body. Moreover, diets rich in omega-3 fats such as nuts, as well as vitamin-rich and mineral-rich diets including fruits and vegetables help maintain stable blood sugar levels. Healthy foods such as beetroot, apricots, and radishes also improve the overall body appearance. Sugary items have been linked to dry skin and early aging. These are the reasons why one should always eat healthy food.

Unhealthy foods have many disadvantages as they are the main reason for many diseases. Consuming processed food, junk food, and all types of fast foods can have very bad effects on the body. These problems lead to weight gain, excess body fat, increase the risk of heart disease, cause high blood pressure, and even early death in some cases. Artificial sweeteners

High calories have been shown to increase blood pressure and increase the chances of an early death occurring. However, vegetables, fruits, exercise, and overall calorie reduction enable the body to work efficiently. Junk food does not have vital micronutrients such as minerals and vitamins. Consequently, the consumer misses the vital nutrients needed to boost the body’s well being hence his risk of early death is enhanced.

In conclusion, everyone should make a healthier choice by eating healthy foods and developing healthy eating habits. The human body can be kept perfectly healthy by eating healthy food and maintaining a healthy diet. Always make a wiser choice because your body deserves better!

Eating Healthy Food Leads To A Healthy Life Essay In 200 WordsShort Essay

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Food is one of three basic necessities in life, the other two being air and water. Food is essential to survival. Our food choices reflect many things about our life and personality. In today’s world, we mostly see only two kinds: the ones who live to eat and those who eat to live. Both of them are food extremists and people should move towards a balanced diet that comprises everything in adequate amounts.  Healthy foods lead to a healthy body and a healthy weight. On the contrary unhealthy foods destroy our digestive system and damage the whole body. In this essay on healthy food, I will discuss how and why healthy food leads to a healthy lifestyle.

Eating healthy food and pursuing a healthy diet is an essential way to add important nutrients to your food intake. Nutritionists encourage eating more vegetables to make digestion easier. They also suggest that we should avoid eating more calories than what is required by not eating meat every day. A person who only relies on junk food, fast food, and processed food becomes obese in no time. Obese people cannot live a healthy life because they are unable to do more physical activities. Lying on the bed all day and eating junk only leads to more troubles like diabetes, high blood pressure, and problems with the digestive system.

Some common healthy food easily includes whole grains, dairy products, green vegetables, eggs, and lean meat. However, always making a healthy food choice is not easy. Nowadays the world is becoming fast, busy, and demanding; there is a limited time to do everything. The same goes with food as most people don’t have enough time to prepare healthy food so they opt for fast food instead. Processed foods, energy drinks, deep-fried snacks, and sodas are also among the most unhealthy foods.

In conclusion, healthier choices enhance our health by making our lives healthy and happy. On the contrary, unhealthy food choices lead to chronic diseases, malnutrition, high cholesterol, and obesity. Given the high rate of deaths in the U.S. caused by factors related to poor diet, lack of physical exercise, and high consumption of junk foods, people need to consider consuming healthy food.

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FAQ About Importance of Having a Good Diet Essay

How does healthy food improve your mood.

Healthy foods like protein which is most available in dairy products can quickly break down in your digestive system and stop you from stressing too much. Just like eggs and dairy products, many other foods can also improve a person’s mood.

What are the 5 benefits of healthy eating?

Healthy eating promotes good health, reduces stress, keeps your body in good shape, helps you get rid of pimples and other skin problems, and helps you live longer.

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