Eating Healthy Essay

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Mariacarmen Dunaway Speech 1010 Persuasive Speech Kinnunen 23 July 2013 Title: Persuasive Speech on Eating Healthy with a college Lifestyle Specific Purpose: To inform the audience how to make nutritious eating choices when you are strapped for time and on the move. Thesis Statement: Packing a lunch, choosing a restaurant and meal wisely, and keeping nutritious snacks available can all provide for nutritious eating habits even with an on-the-go college lifestyle. Introduction The average college student is often press for time. As a student you are typically under a lot of stress. Do you often find yourself eating on the go? (Interest) I myself am a college student and find it difficult to avoid bad habits like skipping meals or frequently visiting fast food restaurants. (Creditability) But eating a healthy diet can help you feel better, cope with stress, and perform better in the classroom and on the athletic field. It really is not that hard to get started. (Importance) Packing a lunch, choosing a restaurant and meal wisely, and keeping nutritious snacks available can all provide for nutritious eating habits even with an on-the-go lifestyle. (Preview) Transition: Let’s start by looking at packing your own lunch. Body 1. Want healthy choices pack your lunch. A. Packing or preparing a lunch can really be a great way to start eating healthier. B. You have healthier options to choose from than you would eating out. C. As explained in the article, “Coffee, Lunch Spending Tops Tax Refunds” packing a lunch is usually less expensive than eating out. The average spent on lunch alone is $37/ week, or $2000/ year. Dunaway 2 D. Many convenient options available so you do not have to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day. 1. If you love sandwiches, use a variety of whole-grain
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