In his 2006 book The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan endeavors to illustrate the process of how a cow becomes a steak. Industrial farming is not a simple process, it is rife with problematic practices. Pollan’s book is akin to a written documentary, and he uses rhetorical devices to gently guide the reader as a companion on his journey. Through his use of logos, ethos, pathos, imagery, and diction, Pollan pushes aside the curtain that the cattle industry has placed around their operations, and by presenting some very terrible truths he is able to persuade the reader to take action. In a compelling thread about the cattle industry that runs through the entire book, Pollan begins by describing how he decided to view the life-cycle of a cow by buying a steer.
“Calories are calories…protein is protein,” as stated by Michael Pollen in his book, The Omnivores Dilemma, when discussing the industrial logic many factory farms associate with feeding cattle corn and rendered cow parts (Pollen, 2006, p.75). This is true at a molecular level; however, there are unwanted substances in corn fed beef. For example, there is an increased amount of saturated fat. “A growing body of research suggests that many of the health problems associated with eating beef are really problems with corn-fed beef” (Pollen p. 75). Adding in additional substances to the cows corn diet, such as remnant cow parts, has led to e-coli out breaks in humans and continued to spread mad cow disease.
The beef industry won’t ever do that because it would slow the cattle’s growth and it will hurt the company’s profit. E. coli has also spread to other foods from the run off that is made by the production of corn-fed beef. In the past ten years leafy foods like spinach have been recalled because the beef industry couldn’t keep its E. coli to
The formal name for mad cow disease is Bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The name means cow disease of
For example, Pollan talks about margarine, and how scientists “claim” that it is a better, and cheaper substitute for butter, but it contains all these unnecessary ingredients that could be more harmful to the human body. Scientist believed by taking out saturated fats and cholesterol they could make margarine healthier, but what they did not know was it would produce unhealthier fats known as, trans fats. People never think about how deep and revealing food can be, but after reading this novel it’ll open your eyes to what really lies
Wyatt Hinze Period 4 GMOs GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are the product of the human race trying to keep up with the growing number of people needing food and are made to increase productivity and harvest. They are created from scientists Changing the DNA of said organisms so they are more resistant to diseases and pests. For example the roundup ready soybeans created by the Monsanto corporation are resistant to roundup and if you have seen the movie Food Inc. you know some of the effects this has had. As a consumer I think GMOs should be labeled because we do not know what the effects of them to the environment and our bodies. They could destroy an ecosystem or cause genetic mutations in humans or make us into super
Ibbetson makes a blatant appeal to authority by saying that lack of god in the debate over stem cell research will lead to “…an ending point worse than past atrocities.” Not only does Ibbetson contradict himself by having earlier criticized Bush for basing his stance on stem cell research on his religious beliefs, he also manages to somehow tie Hitler back into the debate, although far more subtly this time around through the use of the phrase “past atrocities.” When taking an outward perspective at the argument Ibbetson makes one can realize how ridiculous it truly is. Aside from actually providing any legitimate solutions, Ibbetson essentially states that Stem cell research is a godless and vile science and in Obama’s support of it he will only succeed in reenacting actions brought forth by Hitler. Based merely on the first amendment alone Ibbetson’s final statement clearly has no place in the real life debate on stem cell research, however aside from that its only purpose is the same as any of his other arguments, to demonize those that actually support stem cells by essentially stating they are going against
COW’S EYE dissection Here’s what you need: - One cow’s eye for every two participants - One single-edged razor blade or scalpel for every two participants - Scissors (optional) - Wax paper and paper towels - Plastic garbage bag - A cutting board or other surface on which you can cut - A sheet of newspaper - Soap, water, and paper towels for cleaning up page 2 Here’s where to get cows’ eyes: You can order cows’ eyes at a butcher shop or purchase them directly from a slaughterhouse. Try to get eyes with the muscles and fat still attached. If possible pick up the cows’ eyes
This applies to Kellogg's which is classed and junk food as it sugar and salt content, so they use cartoons to advertise, and characters instead of kids. Pressure Groups Pressure groups are an organized group working to influence the behaviors and beliefs of government or business. Kellogg’s have come across some pressure groups which are Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and the Campaign for Commercial- Free Childhood, who have raised public awareness and grabbed media’s attention. The cause was for going against the company because it has marketed its food which directly harm kid’s health. Acceptable Language Advertising for the brand or company has to be in an acceptable language where there is no use of strong language or swear words, refer to sex, offend a religion or anyone’s belief, or insults someone’s race, age or disability which is identified by The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Human health alone is not the full extent of the problems related to genetically engineered foods. The effects that the pesticides have on our environment are also a major concern. Dangerous toxins are excreted into our water supply. That alone should be enough to raise some eyebrows, but there’s still even more. Large companies have totally neglected any responsibility to what is best for the common good, and have greedily taken advantage of our capitalist country to increase their own personal wealth at the expense of others.