Women Of Shreyer Rhetorical Analysis

2730 Words11 Pages
The women of Schreyer tackle world hunger, cancer, and society’s energy problems But what about their nutrition? Walking into the dining hall located by Honors housing, a student is confronted with decisions. First and foremost, a student must decide between the places to eat and what type of food they want to ingest. There are many options, including Chinese food options, Mexican food options, a Panini grill, a fast-food grill, a pasta place, and the buffet. Many students have worries about their health and their weight; often, these two aspects of their body correlate in the minds of students. Low body weight automatically equals good health for a majority of my peers. These thoughts, however, can be detrimental to health, especially…show more content…
Often, I observe fellow students commenting, “I probably shouldn’t eat this, but…I don’t care.” Thoughts such as these allow the perpetuation of nutritionally poor decisions, especially if a woman is able to maintain her weight, but most times, weight is an unreliable indicator of good health. Stephen Hennigar, Ph.D. candidate in nutritional sciences at Penn State University, describes the issue with using weight as an indicator for good health, “We know that being underweight is associated with increased health risks and that overweight or obese individuals are at a higher risk for chronic diseases and have a shorter life expectancy. However, we also know that weight alone does not capture the whole picture. A more comprehensive assessment that includes indicators of diet and lifestyle and physical and biochemical analyses is a more accurate indicator when assessing overall health,” (“Answer to Q’s”). However, as a society with an obesity epidemic, we tend to believe in weight as an indication of health, especially since obesity is a health problem that is diagnosed based on weight or body mass index. The problem with this type of diagnosis is that body mass index does not take into account the mass of muscle in a person’s body, a type of tissue that adds more weight but is an…show more content…
As a nursing major, I can attest to the importance of obtaining nutrients for overall health. Each of the nutrients obtained is called a requirement because our body requires it in order to live a healthful life. Hennigar expresses, “There is overwhelming evidence that the food choices we make can lead to health benefits in the short and long term and can also contribute to chronic diseases over time” (“Answers to Q’s”). Oftentimes, obtaining the recommended amount of a nutrient on a daily basis is cited as a proponent for fighting off many various diseases. For example, women who obtain their daily recommended iron intake feel less tired and are better able to fight off disease. Osteoporosis, a disease that causes degeneration of bones, is a common affliction of elderly women, but a study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that increased vitamin K intake throughout life may lead to a decrease in bone fractures in women (Booth et al). Eating well, in combination with exercise, is a common recommendation for women who feel uncomfortable with the way they look, and thoughts about weight can be less prominent if a woman feels more comfortable in her own skin. The benefits of a healthful and nutrient-dense diet are numerous and

More about Women Of Shreyer Rhetorical Analysis

Open Document