Alena Hall Video Analysis

An arising food category in America is anything organic. Over the years, several local grocery stores organic section is rapidly increasing. Michael Pollan, who wrote Omnivore's Dilemma, is a New York Times bestselling author. Pollan stated, “Forty years ago there was no such category as ‘organic’ food. Today it is a $20-billion business- the fastest growing part of the food industry.” (112) With organic farming becoming more common, there are many changes being made that are resulting in significant outcomes. One of the substantial changes while using organic farming is the improved treatment and health of animals. Further knowledge and awareness of the importance on how organic farming is better for the lives of animals, as well as our health is needed. Gaining more education on animals lives with organic farming, will potentially lead organic food becoming the most popular because of its remarkable outcomes.

Have you ever wondered if organic foods are actually better for you? What if organic foods are not actually healthy and are just an immense scam from food companies to take your money away from you? In the documentary, In Organic We Trust, the narrator Kip Pastor attempts to persuade the viewers that although the food system may be flawed, organic foods are actually better to consume. Pastor’s use of pathos and logos in this documentary are extremely credible and well structured, but the ethos Pastor provided in this documentary are not as well structured as the pathos and logos. Pastor doses an excellent job in structuring the film “In Organic We Trust”, in an attempt to send his message across to the viewers. In the documentary in order

From the now popular recyclable cloth grocery bags, to the organic garden at the White House, food, and the food industry is changing. The popularity of organic and whole foods is on the rise. Processed foods are increasingly advertising that they are additive and preservative free, and all sorts of products now offer a “gluten-free” variety. The popularity of what is now being called the sustainable food movement, leads many to wonder why are some people willing to pay more, sometimes double, for organic produce, meat, eggs, and milk. Will this prove to be just another trendy American fad, or are there real health benefits from eating organic and whole foods? While the organic market only represents approximately 3% of the total food

Have you ever wondered if organic foods are actually better for you? What if organic foods are not actually healthy and are just an immense scam from food companies to take your money away from you? In the documentary, In Organic We Trust, the narrator Kip Pastor attempts to persuade the viewers that, although the food system may be flawed, organic foods are actually better to consume. Pastor’s use of pathos and logos in this documentary are extremely credible and well structured, but the ethos Pastor provided in this documentary are not as well structured as the pathos and logos. Pastor does an excellent job in structuring the film In Organic We Trust, in an attempt to send his message across to the viewers. In the documentary in order to

With the sales of organic foods rapidly increasing in recent years, jumping from $1 billion to $21 billion in just eighteen years, it is important for consumers to be well-informed when choosing either organic or inorganic (Bradbury et al, 2014). These products, with labels boasting claims such as no artificial fertilizers or pesticides and the use of ecologically friendly farming techniques, have become somewhat of a trend since their arrival in the early to mid twentieth century. As the public becomes increasingly cautious of what they eat, concern has been growing regarding the adverse health effects of ingestion of pesticides and artificial fertilizers in food products. It is not surprising, therefore, that perceived health

The documentary I decided to analyze was “Forks Over Knives”, by Lee Fulkerson. This documentary is about food choices you make every day, and how it can affect your health long-term and short-term, whether it be disease or nausea. Nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell and surgeon Dr. Caldwell B.Esselstyn combine their decades of research and studies in hopes of simplifying the complexities and the benefits of a plant-based diet; such as preventing and even reversing heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. This film was made to promote plant-based diets, argue that animal-based diets are bad for our health, and address the issues of diets and diseases that aren’t being given attention

Within recent years there has been an uprising movement to eat organically. Some choose to do this to because of GMO’s while others make this choice because of a want to eat healthier. Locally grown foods do have their pros and cons. While eating locally provides beneficial aspects to society, the locavore movement does not necessarily affect the cost, environmental, and health factors.

Doris Quinn video mainly deals with the frame work for quality improvement at MD Anderson mainly by

After hearing the increased stereotypes about obesity in the United States, food has become a major issue. Almost 90% of the food that we consume is unhealthy and full of chemicals. Now that only a few people are aware of this, they are switching to organic food which does not contain any of these harmful and unhealthy substances. Organic food is simply the food that is not grown with the help of harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and growth hormones. Be it acted by the 9th grade House of Representatives of Wayzata High School that organic food should be promoted and given to all of the people living in the United States regardless of their income. This is because they are healthier and can prevent cancer and obesity, help our local economy, and can help in the betterment of our environment and biodiversity.

Aimee Mullin’s video helped me see that I need to improve my own language and reprogrammed perceptions that were hammered in my mind as a child. I also learned better choices of words for expressing myself and correcting others who have never been exposed to this topic.

When watching this video of Jenna Kanell, she believes as human beings we are born to concord the universe. In some point of life, we as human beings we are either dragged down by our piers. In watching this video, we are capable to anything that we put our mind to. In the video, Jenna Kanell talks about her brother Vance. Her brother Vance was diagnosed with autism. She said that one that one of the most important that her parents did for her Vance was to never let him know what he was supposed to be able do. The answer to that was to be limitless. Jenna Kanell ended up making a movie with her brother called the disability challenge. In this she had to come up with a film within forty-eight hours about kids with disabilities. She ended up

After watching the video on Pam Munoz Ryan, I learned that she is an American writer who is half Mexican and grew up in Bakersfield, California. When she was in fifth grade she moved across town, this impacted her self-esteem, likewise she was the “new girl,” but she also had certain physical characteristics that made her feel liked by others or fit in her new school as she mentioned, she was too tall, having big feet, and clothes were not right, therefore, she relied on books to help her cope with her life, like she stated, “ redeem myself.” As we can see, Ryan is a great example how literature helps children and young adults to disconnect with reality and cope with life. I feel many children can connect with her books since most of her

Dr. Mehmet Oz, commonly known as Dr. Oz, hosts a successful American TV show that focuses on health, a topic that western culture has obsessed over. Recently, an increasing number of Americans have sought to lead a better lifestyle by eating better; however, false advertisement has made everyone believe that they must be willing to spend a small fortune to eat healthily. In the writing "Give (Frozen) Peas A Chance And Carrots Too", Oz argues that one does not need to eat like the 1% to maintain a nutritious diet (1). His purpose is to inform his audience how and why they should shop smarter, and he undoubtedly does an excellent job at persuading them to take his advice to heart. He does so by forming a friendly bond with his audience, taking his argument to a personal level, and using facts to compare normal, store-bought foods to their organic counterparts. The only distinguishable weakness in Oz’s writing is that he fails to support his facts with evidence which leaves his arguments prone to becoming hollow.

Thesis: Choosing to purchase and consume organic food is a smart and healthy choice for you and your family.

We took away many new insights about organic products and how they benefit individuals after conducting our Aim2Flourish project. First, we learned all about the nasty chemicals in traditional cosmetic products and how harmful they can be. The next thing we took away from this project was the focus on healthier alternatives available. What touched us the most was Kathleen's story and her passion for organic products. This passion turned into a business that is successful and makes a substantial profit well-being environmentally friendly. Kathleen's business model is a perfect example for young entrepreneurs looking to make an impact on a sustainable landscape.