Exploratory Paper

Today’s society where people are more informed and health conscientious; the sales of organic and natural foods has shown an

Today an increasing desire from consumers is to have healthy and organic product offerings. While

Using the Mayo Clinic as a reference, I have developed the following opinion on organic foods that takes into account the financial aspects as well as the health ramifications of eating or not eating organic foods.

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

Camara (2012) in his article, evaluated a number of criteria that can be employed to measure college and career accomplishment but contests that academic performance is the most pertinent and obtainable criteria for defining success. The researcher further elucidated that there are unconventional approaches to ascertain performance level descriptors ‘ (PLDs), cut scores and metrics that are perceived to be purposeful in appraising students’ college-and-career readiness. Moreover, the paper illustrated a general validation approach and required evidence to conduct predictive studies between Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) secondary assessments postsecondary success. The development and rationality of PLDs should be based on empirical data from the statistical links between high

In 2015 the American Federal Government received 3.176 trillion dollars in taxes (‘whitehouse.gov’, 2015). In the same fiscal year, the American Federal Government spent 3.759 trillion dollars. Those trillions were collected by its Internal Revenue Service which is governed by Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Code is 74,608 pages long. For comparison the New American Edition of the Holy Bible is 1,900 pages. American taxpayers don’t want tax professionals; American taxpayers need tax professionals who specialize in navigating the current labyrinth that is the IRC. Americans are obligated to pay for the services the government provides. There’s an old saying about “a fool and his money”. Americans may be some the most charitable people in history, but they would be foolish not to protect themselves from overpaying taxes. It is virtuous to attempt to save the wealth one has generated in ones lifetime in order to secure prosperity for their families and posterity.

Over the last few years, awareness of organic food has risen. Due to this, the demand for organic food is a factor which is influencing the farmers to switch to use this technique, and it is being sold in specialty stores and conventional supermarkets. Organic products contain numerous marketing claims that it is healthier, it offers more value, and the farming is more environmentally friendly than traditional foods, so, how does one determine if organic is the way to go? Some argue that there is evidence that supports and demonstrates why organic foods and farming are better overall, while others insist that conventional foods and agriculture can offer the same benefits as going organic. There is no right or wrong answer. Within this

Your children are your pride and joy. As they get older, you start considering a return to the job market. While you want to reenter the job market, you now have a time gap on your resume. In reality, this time gap can actually be a benefit if you use it right. If you format your resume properly, you can turn your family life into an advantage.

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

In recent years, many people don’t go more than a few days without hearing about organic foods in one way or another, whether it be through the media, friends or the numerous labels at the grocery store. For me, whenever someone brings up organic foods, they always put them on a pedestal of health caused by people’s recent disgust with the industrialized way we produce foods, which, to be fair, is not unfounded. I had assumed it was a bunch of gibberish, however, the data suggests a more ambiguous answer.

Many believe that the food grown may be good for the environment but obtaining the products counteracts the process and overall benefits of acquiring organic foods. This idea is because food is flown in from places all over the world on planes whose exhaust is polluting the environment just as much as the non organic farming. Another view made by a spokeswoman for the Agriculture Department said, “The government’s organic program is a market program that sets standards for what can be certified as organic. Neither the enabling legislation nor the regulations address food safety or nutrition” (Bittman 2). This statement may prove to be correct, but when taking polls of those who eat organic and those who do not, the ones who eat organically experience benefits that are much higher. Digesting organic food has proven to reduce risks of terminal illnesses, such as diabetes and even cancer. Beyond physical health, buyers mentally feel more positively towards themselves and their

Barlow, B., Hemminger, L., and Schlegel, B. (2006). Is Organic Food Worth the Extra Cost? Retrieved from Environmental Health Perspectives website: http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2006/114-2/ss.html

The benefits of organic foods are well known. There are numerous studies in the field that have identified the benefits that organic foods have on individuals' health. There are also numerous studies that reveal the effects that fast food has on people. Certain governments in different companies develop campaigns intended to increase awareness on such issues, and to modify the eating habits of people in these countries. However, it is difficult to reach this objective when customers have numerous fast food restaurants to choose from. These restaurants provide fast service at smaller prices, and this is what most customers want.

The results we got were very surprising, yet very insightful. The first question was whether our respondents would be more satisfied with a cupcake or a chicken and spinach sandwich. The majority of the respondents chose the chicken and spinach sandwich due to the fact that it was more filling and a healthier option. Many respondents decided that a cupcake would not benefit them as much because it was not only unhealthy but it wouldn’t count as a proper meal. Next, we

In today’s world, there is a lot of emphasis on the kind of food that we consume in daily routine. One such issue claims that eating organic food is much better than buying and eating the non – organic food (D. Mosbergen July 2014). Certain studies point to the fact that the organic food that is available in almost every market is the best healthy option available whereas others say that it is no good but a tactical business strategy for increasing the sales of products labelled as “Organic”.