Plant-Based Diet with White Meat: A Balanced Approach to Health

I. Introduction

a. Topic: Food, Health, Vegetarianism, Vegan b. Problem or Question: Is Vegetarianism Actually Healthy? c. Thesis Statement: A plant-based diet with the inclusion of white meat, like chicken, appears to be the healthiest approach, emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition. d. Supporting Claims (more than two) each of which develops the writer's thesis e. Claim / Topic Sentence

II. Support the Benefits of Plants

a. Claim: A plant-based diet offers numerous health benefits. i. Harvard Health Publishing. (2022, April 15). 'Becoming a Vegetarian'. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian ii. Gale, part of Cengage Group. (2021). 'Vegetarianism'. Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?resultListType=RELATED_DOCUMENT&searchType=ts&userGroupName=udel_main&inPS=true&contentSegment=&prodId=OVIC&docId=GALE|PC3010999016&it=r iii. Donatelle, R. J. (2022). 'Health - For Health: The Basics, 13th Edition' [eBook edition]. Pearson. https://www.pearson.com/store/p/health-the-basics/P200000006989/9780134842783 b. Explain: Adopting a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Additionally, vegetarians often experience lower body weight and fewer digestive issues like constipation and diarrhea.

III. Support: The Problem with Plants Only

a. Lack of Nutrients i. Gale, part of Cengage Group. (2021). 'Vegetarianism'. Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?resultListType=RELATED_DOCUMENT&searchType=ts&userGroupName=udel_main&inPS=true&contentSegment=&prodId=OVIC&docId=GALE|PC3010999016&it=r ii. Cofnas, N. (2018). 'Is Vegetarianism Healthy for Children?' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(13). 2052 - 2060 https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1437024 iii. Doheny, K. (2019, November 4). 'Are There Health Downsides to Vegetarian Diets?' NOURISH by WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20191104/are-there-health-downsides-to-vegetarian-diets b. Explain: Vegetarians may be more prone to deficiencies in nutrients like B12, protein, or iron. These deficiencies can lead to health problems such as depression or even hair loss.

IV. Support C How to Fill the Gap

a. Claim: To address potential nutrient deficiencies, incorporating white meat into a primarily plant-based diet is essential. i. Harvard Health Publishing. (2020, February 1). 'What’s the Beef with Red Meat?'. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/whats-the-beef-with-red-meat ii. Mayo Clinic. (August 20, 2020). 'Meatless Meals: The Benefits of Eating Less Meat'. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/meatless-meals/art-20048193 iii. WebMD Editorial Contributors. (2022). 'Health Benefits of Chicken'. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chicken#:~:text=A%20food%20rich%20in%20protein,the%20risk%20of%20heart%20disease.&text=Chicken%20contains%20the%20a b. Explain: While red meat can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, white meat like chicken provides a healthy way to address nutrient gaps. Chicken is a rich source of essential nutrients and offers various health benefits.

V. Counter Argument

a. Claim: Some individuals argue that supplements or beans can effectively address nutrient deficiencies. However, plant-based foods and everyday products typically contain lower levels of certain nutrients compared to meat. This can make it challenging to meet nutrient needs, requiring increased consumption to compensate. i. Cofnas, N. (2018). 'Is Vegetarianism Healthy for Children?' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(13). 2052 - 2060 https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1437024

VI. Conclusion:

a. Restates the thesis b. Then either i. Calls for a specific response, perspective, or action to solve the problem identified in the intro (what should the reader do?) ii. Shows a new significance or application (so what? why should the reader care?)

References

Cofnas, N. (2018). 'Is Vegetarianism Healthy for Children?' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(13). 2052 - 2060. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1437024
Donatelle, R. J. (2022). 'Health - For Health: The Basics, 13th Edition' [eBook edition]. Pearson. https://www.pearson.com/store/p/health-the-basics/P200000006989/9780134842783
Gale, part of Cengage Group. (2021). 'Vegetarianism'. Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?resultListType=RELATED_DOCUMENT&searchType=ts&userGroupName=udel_main&inPS=true&contentSegment=&prodId=OVIC&docId=GALE|PC3010999016&it=r
Harvard Health Publishing. (2020, February 1). 'What’s the Beef with Red Meat?'. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/whats-the-beef-with-red-meat
Harvard Health Publishing. (2022, April 15). 'Becoming a Vegetarian'. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian
Mayo Clinic. (August 20, 2020). 'Meatless Meals: The Benefits of Eating Less Meat'. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/meatless-meals/art-20048193
WebMD Editorial Contributors. (2022). 'Health Benefits of Chicken'. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chicken#:~:text=A%20food%20rich%20in%20protein,the%20risk%20of%20heart%20disease.&text=Chicken%20contains%20the%20a

Plant-Based Diet with White Meat: A Balanced Approach to Health