English
Alkhatib 2
Areen Alkhatib
Jennifer Wilson
ENGL 1020-D04
21 November 20, 2022
Annotated Bibliography
Processed Foods Are Unhealthy for Daily Consumption
In this article, Ackerman discusses the hidden costs of processed foods. She states that processed foods are not only bad for our health, but they are also bad for the environment. She argues that processed foods are a major contributor to climate change, and that they are also responsible for the loss of biodiversity. The source is reliable because it is from the Washington Post, which is a reputable news source. The source has been reviewed by scholars researching about the hidden costs of processed foods. I plan to use the source to support my claim that processed foods are bad for our health and the environment.
Bittman, M., “The extra ingredients in processed food.”. (2013, October 16). https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/opinion/the-extras-in-processed-food.html
In this article, Bittman discusses the extra ingredients that are added to processed foods. He argues that these ingredients are not only unnecessary, but they are also harmful to our health. He states that these ingredients are added to processed foods in order to make them more addictive and to keep us coming back for more. The source is reliable because it is from the New York Times. The source is about the extra ingredients in processed food. I plan to use the source to learn more about the extra ingredients in processed food.
Dewey, K. G., & Auerbach, P. S., “Processed food: An overview”. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 9(6), 2015, 379-386.
In this article, Dewey and Auerbach provide an overview of processed foods. They state that "Processed foods are a major source of calories in the American diet, and they are also a major source of unhealthy additives and chemicals." They argue that processed foods are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic, and that they are also responsible for a number of other health problems. This source is from a peer-reviewed journal. The source is about processed foods and their effects on health. I plan to use the source to support my claim that processed foods are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic.
Frieden, T. R., “Processed food: A threat to global health.” New England Journal of Medicine, 375(5), 2016, 463-465.
In this article, Frieden discusses the threat that processed foods pose to global health. He states that "Processed foods are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic, and they are also responsible for a number of other health problems.” He argues that we need to take action to reduce the consumption of processed foods, and that we need to make healthy food more accessible and affordable. The source is reliable because it is from a reputable journal which has been reviewed by different scholars. The source is about the threat that processed foods pose to global health. I plan to use this source to support my argument that we need to take action to reduce the consumption of processed foods.
Kessler, D. A., “The end of overeating ” Taking control of the insatiable American appetite.” New York, 2013.
In this book, Kessler discusses the American appetite for processed foods. He argues that "We are addicted to processed foods, and they are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic." He states that we need to take control of our diets, and that we need to make healthy food more accessible and affordable. The source is reliable because it is written by David Kessler, who is a former FDA Commissioner and a leading expert on food addiction. The source is about the American appetite for processed foods, and how they are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. The source can be used to support the argument that we need to take control of our diets, and that we need to make healthy food more accessible and affordable.
Mozaffarian, D., & Taillie, L., “The 2015 US dietary guidelines: Lifting the ban on total dietary fat.” JAMA, 314(1) 2015, 79-80.
The source is reliable because it is from a peer-reviewed journal. The source is about the 2015 US dietary guidelines and how they should not recommend a low-fat diet. In this article, Mozaffarian and Taillie discuss the 2015 US dietary guidelines. They argue that the guidelines should not recommend a low-fat diet, and that they should instead focus on healthy eating patterns. They state that "A low-fat diet is not supported by scientific evidence, and it may actually be harmful to our health." This article will be used to support my argument that a low-fat diet is not supported by scientific evidence and may actually be harmful to our health.
Wansink, B., “Mindless eating”, Why we eat more than we think. New York, 2020
The source is reliable because it is written by Brian Wansink, who is a professor of marketing and consumer behavior at Cornell University. The source is about why we eat more than we think, and how we can be more mindful of our eating habits. In this book, Wansink discusses the reasons why we eat more than we think. He argues that we are often unaware of the portion sizes of processed foods, and that we often eat more than we need to. He states that we need to be more mindful of our eating habits, and that we need to make healthy food more accessible and affordable. I plan to use this source to support my argument that "We need to be more mindful of our eating habits, and we need to make healthy food more accessible and affordable."
Lopez, C., J. Rehm, and K. M. Good. "The Relationship Between Processed Food Consumption and Body Mass Index: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2010." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 113.7 (2013): 923-934.
This study provides evidence of the relationship between processed food consumption and obesity. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2010. The study found that processed food consumption was associated with a higher body mass index. The source is reliable because it is peer-reviewed. I will use this study to support my claim that processed food consumption is associated with obesity.
Ransom, S. L., et al. "Nutrient Profiles of Processed Foods: Implications for Dietary Guidance." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 102.2 (2015): 557-565.
This study examined the nutrient profiles of processed foods. The study found that processed foods are high in calories, sodium, and sugar. The study also found that processed foods are low in fiber and vitamins. The source is reliable because it is a peer-reviewed journal article. It is also in the field of my research, about the nutrient profiles of processed foods. The source can be used to understand the effects of processed foods on the diet.
Wang, Y. C., et al. "Ultra-Processed Foods and Obesity in US Adults." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 102.4 (2015): 1213-1221.
This study examined the relationship between ultra-processed foods and obesity. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2010. The study found that ultra-processed foods were associated with a higher body mass index. The source will be used to support the claim that ultra-processed foods are associated with obesity.
Darmon, N., and A. Drewnowski. "Contribution of Food Prices and Diet Cost to Socioeconomic Disparities in Diet Quality." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 89.6 (2009): 1884-1892.
This study examined the relationship between food prices and diet quality. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2002. The study found that food prices were associated with diet quality. The study has been reviewed by renowned peer scholars, and published by great organizations.
Works Cited
Ackerman, K., “The hidden costs of processed food.” American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 7(3) 2018 www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/the-hidden-costs-of-processed-food/2018/04/02/3a023f9e-3710-11e8-9e9f-49d6d4814c4c_story.html?utm_term=.8bf3f1f6f4ff
Bittman, M., “The extra ingredients in processed food.”. (2013, October 16). https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/opinion/the-extras-in-processed-food.html
Darmon, N., and A. Drewnowski. "Contribution of Food Prices and Diet Cost to Socioeconomic Disparities in Diet Quality." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 89.6 (2009): 1884-1892. academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/89/6/1884/4633377
Dewey, K. G., & Auerbach, P. S., “Processed food: An overview ”. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 9(6), 2015, 379-386. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1559827615591619
Frieden, T. R., “Processed food: A threat to global health.” New England Journal of Medicine, 375(5), 2016, 463-465. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1603184
Kessler, D. A., “The end of overeating ” Taking control of the insatiable American appetite.” New York, 2013. rodalewellness.com/health/end-overeating
Lopez, C., J. Rehm, and K. M. Good. "The Relationship Between Processed Food Consumption and Body Mass Index: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2010." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 113.7 (2013): 923-934. jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(13)00467-X/fulltext
Mozaffarian, D., & Taillie, L., “The 2015 US dietary guidelines: Lifting the ban on total dietary fat.” JAMA, 314(1) 2015, 79-80. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2540559
Ransom, S. L., et al. "Nutrient Profiles of Processed Foods: Implications for Dietary Guidance." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 102.2 (2015): 557-565. academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/102/2/557/4597279
Wang, Y. C., et al. "Ultra-Processed Foods and Obesity in US Adults." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 102.4 (2015): 1213-1221. https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/102/4/1213/4635969
Wansink, B., “Mindless eating”, Why we eat more than we think. New York, 2020 rodalewellness.com/health/end-overeating