By: Marni Young,Rachel Krivoshey
Henry RossZach Cartwright
Veganism
What is veganism?A strict vegetarian who omits all animal
products from the diet.
We consume the carcasses of creatures of like appetites, passions and organs with our own, and fill the slaughterhouses daily with screams of pain and fear. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson (novelist and poet, 1850 - 1894)
SummaryThere are ways to be a nutritious vegan and
there are also ways to be a very unhealthy vegan.
Humans, animals and the environment can all benefit from people being vegan.
Schools are providing vegan options for students.
There is a wide variety of foods that vegans can eat.
There are many struggles and benefits that vegans face during the diet.
ThesisMost experts agree that being vegan has
many benefits in the world, but if you go about it in the wrong ways than it can be very harmful.
How harmful is veganism?Article: “What Are You Eating? How Simple
Changes In Our Eating Habits Can Profoundly Change the World” By: Marc Bekoff
Consumption of animal products can be harmful to the animals, environment, and humans.
Rhetorical Devices UsedLoaded words: “And even if every cow was
murdered this way, is there really anything ‘humane’ about killing a perfectly healthy animal only for our pleasure and convenience?”
Tone: “Cows also carry numerous diseases they acquire while being prepared to a burger, many of which are easily passed onto humans.”
Appeals to emotion: “Each of us can make more ethical, compassionate, healthier, and environmentally friendly choices.”
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Pros and Cons of VeganismArticle: Vegan Diets: The Pros and ConsIf a vegan diet is carried out properly, it can
be rewarding and healthy. If the diet is not carried out well, however, it can lead to health problems.
Loaded Words: “may induce deficiency symptoms and adverse health outcomes”
Appeals to Reason: “By appropriate food selections a vegetarian can chose to eliminate all animal products from their diet and still have a nutritionally adequate diet.”
Exposition: “Although research studies on vegans are few in number, there are some things that have been clearly shown. “
How to Eat Vegan the RIGHT Way!Article “Veganism is taking root, But is it
Healthy?” By: Kim Painter“Most vegans will need fortified foods and a
supplement to get enough (calcium). Although some vegans say they need less calcium because there overall diets are better for bones” Compare and Contrast
“So veganism is in. But is it healthy?” Tone“A poorly planned vegan diet could fall short
on some key nutrients”. Appeal to Reason
Foods Vegans Do and Do Not EatMeat, eggs, and dairy products are a no! Also
anything that is processed They substitute milk with soy milk, if they
want to have cereal or ice creamInstead of a regular burger, they eat veggie
burgersVegan diet is plant based—beans, grains,
vegetables, fruits
Interesting Facts
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