Processed Food

Argumentative Essay # 108944

Medical and Health > Public Health Issues
Nutrition > Food

Processed Food

Argues that processed food should not be eaten because it is killing people.

1,715 words () | 10 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper relates that processed foods have definitely been beneficial to the food industry; however, they have caused a handful of health issues for consumers. The author stresses that genetically modified ingredients should not exist in processed food because they can cause consumers to become sick and even die. Too much MSG and salt in foods has proven to be the main causes of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. The paper underscores that, in order for consumers to know what they are eating, the FDA needs to adopt stronger labeling laws to inform consumers of additives in food products. To avoid health issues, consumers need to keep away from eating a mostly processed food diet and turn to a more balanced diet.

From the Paper:

"Back in 1958, New York City was under attack, not by terrorists, but by milk. Bee Wilson, author of "The Swill is Gone", explains the cows were being milked to the point they were producing a bluish substance known as swill milk. The milk couldn't be sold with a bluish tint so the milk was altered to look wholesome, claims Wilson. In order for the milk to look wholesome Wilson describes the process in which they added plaster of Paris, to remove the bluish tint, starches and eggs to thicken the milk, and molasses for a buttercup hue to imitate the real thing. "

Sample of Sources Used:

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Klotter, Jule. "MSG & Obesity." 256 (Nov 2004): 17(1). Academic OneFile. Gale. Ramsey Library, Univ of North Carolina Asheville. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://0-find.galegroup.com.wncln.wncln.org:80/itx/start.do? prodId=AONE>.
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