Annotated bibliography

English 1302

Professor Deva Arumugam

October 19, 2018

Annotated Bibliography

Barnard, Neal, MD, and Susan E. Berkow, PhD. “Vegetarian Diets and Weight Status.” Nutrition Reviews 64.4 (2006): 175-188. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Nov. 2010. This article discusses the health of society. It lists certain health issues that are directly related to the consumption of meat. The article explains that vegetarian diets are associated with reduced body weight and health issues. Meat was presented as one of the reasons that society is obese. According to the article health risks are increased when meat is consumed. [Pros]

Brown, Jordan. “Protein Packed Plates.” Joe Weider’s Muscle & Fitness 67.7 (2006): 194-198. Health Source: Consumer Edition. Web. 4 Nov. 2011. This book discusses that without meat you can’t access all the protein that the body needs. Different forms of protein other than meat doesn’t benefit you as much. According to the article when working out and moving around, plant-based proteins lack the amino acids your body needs. Meat proteins are needed because they contain all of the essential amino acids that your body needs to properly function. Without meat, it is said that you shut down quicker feeling tired and having less energy. Your muscles suffer when working out due to lack of protein from meat. [Cons]

Dworkin, Norine. “22 Reasons to Go Vegetarian Right Now.” Vegetarian Times 260 (1999): 90. Health Source: Consumer Edition. Web. 9 Nov. 2010. This article talks about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. Many reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet are discussed including health and environmental. Many statistics are given. Some individuals changed their diets due to the belief that vegetarians lose weight faster. More than 40% of individuals changed their diets and were said to feel more energized than before. The article explains why being a vegetarian is very beneficial for your future. [Pros]

Engelhart, Katie, and Nicholas Kohler. “Save the Planet Stop Eating Meat.” Maclean’s 123.11/‌ (2010): 56-59. Middle Search Plus. Web. 2 Nov. 2015. This is an article on the environmental effects of the meat industry. It discusses that a reduction in meat consumption can help the environment. Health benefits of consuming less meat is also discussed. The article explains that if we want to save our environment, we must stop consuming meat. The environment is in jeopardy and as human beings we must do what we can to save it. According to the article we can’t be beat if we drop the meat. Vegetarianism is needed to save the environment, according to the article. [Pros]

Evangeline, Yvonne. “Is a Vegetarian Diet for You?” American Fitness 27.3 (2009): 68-69. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Nov. 2016. This article explains what a vegetarian is. It also talks about the different reasons why individuals choose vegetarian diets. The article gives the idea that vegetarians stop eating meat not only because of health issues but also because of environmental issues. This article presents the different types of vegetarians. Sources of essential nutrients for vegetarians is also discussed. [Pros]

Koneswaran, Gowri, and Danielle Nierenberg. “Global Farm Animal Production and Global Warming: Impacting and Mitigating Climate Change.” Environmental Health Perspectives 116.5 (2008): 578-582. Health Source: Consumer Edition. Web. 2 Nov. 2010. This article discusses environmental problems that the meat industry causes. Global warming and climate changes are discussed. The link between farm animal production and green-house gas is brought up. Meat is believed to affect and harm the environment. According to the article if we don’t put a stop to the meat industry and make a change, our environment will only get worse. [Pros]

Lesica, Nicholas A. “Diets.” Conversation about Healthy Eating, UCL Press, London, 2017, pp. 169–181. JSTOR. This article explains how individuals don’t know what the real meaning of healthy is. Most individuals become vegetarians because it is assumed that its healthier. According to the article individuals don’t understand the details of what makes a healthy balanced diet. Eating meat doesn’t make you less healthy nor does it make you healthier. Eating meat makes you balanced. The article focuses on the details of healthy diets and how to live longer. [Cons]

“Lower Cancer Risk In Vegetarians.” Nutritional Health Review: The Consumer’s Medical Journal 101 (2010): 13. Health Source: Consumer Edition. Web. 9 Nov. 2013. This article is about the health of vegetarians. It says that vegetarians have a lower risk of many types of cancer. Many specific types of cancer are discussed. Vegetarians plant-based diets allow them to get a lot of nutrients that they need. The body heals from the inside out. What you put into your body matters, according to the article. [Pros]

Macdonald, Helen Bishop. “Meat and Its Place in the Diet.” Canadian Journal of Public Health / Revue Canadienne De Sante'e Publique, vol. 82, no. 5, 1991, pp. 331–334. JSTOR. This article explains the importance of meat in your diet. The article gives the idea that a salad is less or equal to a burger. While romaine lettuce makes a reasonable contribution of some nutrients, a sandwich with meat was said to contain just as much of nutrients as salads. It was said that there was no correlation between meat and colon cancer. The article gives the idea that a vegetarian diet is actually no better than a diet that contains meat. [Cons]

Mangels, Reed. “Scientific Update.” Vegetarian Journal 29.2 (2010): 12-13. Current Issues: Environment. Web. 6 Oct. 2011. This article talks about the effect a vegetarian diet can have on cholesterol levels. A reduction of 10-15 percent in cholesterol levels can be achieved by eating a vegetarian diet. This is higher than the conventional dietary therapy for high cholesterol, which reduces levels by only 5-10 percent. Vegetarians also had better blood pressure compared to non-vegetarians. In the article it was explained that vegetarians were less likely to get Type 2 diabetes compared non-vegetarians. [Pros]

McCormick, Holly. “Going Vegetarian.” Prevention Nov. 2003: 68-69. Current Issues: Environment. Web. 6 Oct. 2017. This article talks about how the American Dietetic Association (ADA) endorsed a vegetarian diet in one of their journals. It goes on to list many diseases and health issues that a vegetarian diet can help prevent. This article gives the idea that if you want to live a disease free and healthy life, going vegetarian is the way to go. It also talks about where to get essential vitamins and minerals while on a vegetarian diet. According to the article, plant base foods are loaded with nutrients to protect our health. [Pros]

Miller, Debra. Factory Farming. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. N. pag. Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Nov. 2010. This is a book in opposition to the need of vegetarianism to better the environment. It lists beef, lamb, and pork as the meats that are the cause of problems for the environment. This book explains that being a vegetarian is unnecessary to save the environment. It states that fish and chicken are perfectly safe for the environment. According to the book being a vegetarian won’t make a difference to the environment. Some meats are harmful but not all of them are, so why suffer and cut out all meat? [Cons]

Nestle, Marion. “Animal vs. Plant Food in the Human Diets and Health: Is the Historical Record Unequivocal?” Proceedings of the Nutritional Society 58.2 (2007): 211-218. Google Scholar. Web. 26 Oct. 2014. This article talks about the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. It talks about certain diseases that can be prevented by eliminating meat from your diet. This article explains how vegetarianism affects society’s health. Vegetarianism is believed to be nutritionally superior compared to other ways of eating. The health of populations of certain regions in the world that consume little meat is also discussed. [Pros]

Nordgren, Anders. “Meat and Global Warming: Impact Models, Mitigation Approaches and Ethical Aspects.” Environmental Values, vol. 21, no. 4, 2012, pp. 437–457. This article views nature and the impact meat has on it. The article gives the idea that its animal production that contributes to the climate change, so how could meat possibly harm the environment. The article focuses on how meat actually helps globalize rather than harm the environment. Meat is not as harmful as individuals describe it to be. According to the article, meat has more benefits than individuals fail to realize. [Cons]

Sapontzis, Steve F. “The Debate Over Eating Meat.” Journal of Animal Ethics, vol. 2, no. 2, 2012, pp. 121–125. JSTOR. This article explores the myths that most vegetarians have about meat. Through the article it is understood that individuals who eat meat are not less healthy than vegetarians. When meat is consumed you are more likely to be stronger. Questions such as when people eat meat are they considered killers and are meat eaters more likely to live longer, were asked. The article also explains why vegetarianism is overrated. [Cons]

Schroeder, Jon. “Phosphorus Impacts from Meat-, Dairy-, and Plant-Based Diets.” Consilience, no. 19, 2018, pp. 17–35. JSTOR. This article explores the impact of plant -based and dietary foods. More than 40% of individuals who ate meat were stronger than those who didn’t eat meat. While meat does have hormones the estrogen in soy meat is just as harmful. The estrogen in the soy meat caused risks to women’s pregnancies, by affecting their ovaries. While vegetarians did have health benefits, meat had just as much. The article focuses on how the body is impacted by each diet. [Con]

Smil, Vaclav. “Eating Meat: Evolution, Patterns, and Consequences.” Population and Development Review, vol. 28, no. 4, 2002, pp. 599–639. JSTOR. This article explains how eating meat is a part of our revolutionary heritage. Meat doesn’t cause any more harm than vegetarian diets do. Meat is the largest source of protein in most countries. In the article, questions were asked such as how much longer meat eaters live compared to vegetarians and how safe is it to not eat meat. According to the article we were born to eat meat, it’s our nature. In the nutritional world the word meat is actually a misnomer, according to the article. [Cons]

Wadyka, Sally. “Don’t Have a Cow.” Runner’s World Dec. 2006: 51-2. Current Issues: Environment. Web. 13 Oct. 2010. This article talks about a study that was done on runners who ate meat and runners who did not consume meat. The nutritional need for protein that endurance athletes was discussed. Individuals who didn’t eat meat seemed to maintain their stamina and stay in good shape. It also lists a number of health benefits of vegetarianism, including a longer life expectancy. The article explains how athletes who were vegetarian seemed to have more energy and lasted longer during the races. Vegetarians were portrayed to have more endurance compared to meat eaters. [Pros]

Yates-Doerr, Emily. “Meeting the Demand for Meat?” Anthropology Today, vol. 28, no. 1, 2012, pp. 11–15. This article explains the demand for meat and its value. Meat is very rich in nutrients. The article explains why humans should eat meat. It was sated that there is no evidence that suggest that vegetarians receive more health benefits than non- vegetarians. In the article it says that we shouldn’t stop eating meat because of fear of hurting animals. Where do you believe weave comes from? Either way we all take things from animals and its apart of life, according to the article. We need meat to survive. [Cons]