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In this practice exercise you will find a reading selection, Becoming a Vegetarian. Read it carefully and use the template to write your response.

Introduction

 

Name of text and author: 

 

Summary (2-3 sentences)

 

Interpretation and Evaluation

 

Discussion of the text – what does it mean? what’s the message? true? reasonable? what is missing from the text? implications?

 

My reaction – consider your viewpoint and other opinions. How does the text relate to my personal experience? Consider new ideas about the topic and practical application to your daily life.

 

 

Writing a Reader Response – Application

 

Purpose: explain and defend your personal reaction to an assigned text.

 

Application – Read the following article and practice writing a response to it.

 

Becoming a Vegetarian

 

1 People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that avoids excessive use of environmental resources. Some people follow a largely vegetarian diet because they can’t afford to eat meat. Becoming a vegetarian has become more appealing and accessible, thanks to the year-round availability of fresh produce, more vegetarian dining options, and the growing culinary influence of cultures with largely plant-based diets.

2Traditionally, research into vegetarianism focused mainly on potential nutritional deficiencies, but in recent years, the pendulum has swung the other way, and studies are confirming the health benefits of meat-free eating. Nowadays, plant-based eating is recognized as not only nutritionally sufficient but also as a way to reduce the risk for many chronic illnesses. According to the American Dietetic Association, “appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”

3″Appropriately planned” is the operative term. Unless you follow recommended guidelines on nutrition, fat consumption, and weight control, becoming a vegetarian won’t necessarily be good for you. A diet of soda, cheese pizza, and candy, after all, is technically “vegetarian.” For health, it’s important to make sure that you eat a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It’s also vital to replace saturated and trans fats with good fats, such as those found in nuts, olive oil, and canola oil. And always keep in mind that if you eat too many calories, even from nutritious, low-fat, plant-based foods, you’ll gain weight. So it’s also important to practice portion control, read food labels, and engage in regular physical activity.

4 You can get many of the health benefits of being vegetarian without going all the way. For example, a Mediterranean eating pattern — known to be associated with longer life and reduced risk of several chronic illnesses — features an emphasis on plant foods with a sparing use of meat. Even if you don’t want to become a complete vegetarian, you can steer your diet in that direction with a few simple substitutions, such as plant-based sources of protein — beans or tofu, for example — or fish instead of meat a couple of times a week.

5Only you can decide whether a vegetarian diet is right for you. 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

Harvard Health. (2020, April 15). Becoming a vegetarian. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian

 

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