research paper-Update 11/14/13

So far I've written about why families should join the partnership for food safety education.

Blog 10 (Research Report)

SOURCES: 
Library media recourses center: I've searched articles that have to do with food safety and ways to keep your food health...
                Example- Instead of frying chicken, you can steam it with vegetables (less calories). This prevents high cholesterol.

Partnership for Food Safety Education- This is an action pledge people take to avoid food diseases such as mad cow disease, or food borne diseases.
http://www.fightbac.org/

I will be arguing why families should join the partnership for food safety education food safety education family action pledge.

Midterm essay !

Topic B:  The Fast Food Industry and Children

            The fast food industry has always been known to target children in its advertising. Many years ago, many American companies directed their marketing at children because it was known that children often recognized a brand logo before they can recognize their own name. I believe that fast food franchises should not target children in their own advertising because of the struggle to protect children’s health.

            I believe that fast food franchises target children in their advertising.  Although they do this it is wrong, due to the fact that every day we look for ways of trying to make the world a healthier place. Fast food franchises should not target children because by doing so the put many young children’s lives at risk. When fast food franchises target children they do not see that it may lead to a child being overweight. For example, Mc. Donald’s targets children by selling toys in their happy meals, selling cheap food (which is great for the parents’ pockets), and by marketing their indoor and outdoor playgrounds.  Many parents believe that by taking their children out to eat at Mc. Donald’s they are doing them a favor. However, they do not see that it is extremely unhealthy for their children. Although Mc. Donald’s has playground, their foods’ carry so many calories that it is almost impossible for a child to burn in one day.  Fast food franchises do not see that by marketing towards children they put their lives at risk.

            Our government fights every day to remove unhealthy food from the markets. However, they should try harder on making sure fast food franchises do not target children to protect their health. As years go by we constantly see overweight children which is not only sad but dangerous. Bullying has become one of the biggest problems throughout the years. I believe that by cutting targeting on children there will be less bullying. Everyday children are being bullied in school mainly because of their weight. I know this because I was one of them. If fast food franchises stop targeting children, children will eat out less and enjoy a home cooked meal much more often.

            Many parents feel as if by taking their children out to eat they will be able to spend more time with them. What they don’t seem to see is that by doing so they give in to fast food franchises advertisings. If parent stopped giving in to these advertisements children will be more interested in eating a good home cooked meal. They will also be more likely to wanting to learn to make one. By doing so, children will be in more healthy conditions. By teaching children how bad fast food is they will be more likely to restrain from eating these foods. Fast food franchises should stop targeting children because not only does it affect their health, it affects the health of the entire family as well.  

            Fast food franchises should not target children in their advertising. By doing so they put many children’s lives at risk. Many people do not know that fast foods may cause diseases, especially diabetes. Fast food franchises should not target children mainly because they are putting young innocent lives in danger. This is not only wrong but sad to have to see many young children overweight, being bullied, or with diabetes. I believe these are the main reasons why fast food franchises should not target children in its advertisings.
 

The American Dream

There are both good and bad things about the American Dream. Throughout the years people have come across many obstacles to achieve THEIR American Dream.  In Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation we read about how Ray Kroc and Walt Disney work hard to achieve “their” American Dream.  Both Ray Kroc and Walt Disney dropped out of high school; however, this did not stop them. Both Kroc and Disney marketed towards children which led to their achievement of their American Dream.

To me the American Dream is a belief in freedom that allows us to achieve our goals in life through hard work.  Although many people say education is extremely important in achieving the American Dream, I have to disagree. I personally believe if you try to achieve your goal in life with ambition everything is possible. I think education is an extra that can help you, but it is not necessary. I also believe not everybody has the same chance in achieving the American Dream. As we read in Fast Food Nation, both Ray Kroc and Walt Disney dropped out of high school and achieved their own American dream. They were both smart on how they went about achieving their goals by marketing towards children.

         

 I believe having support in achieving the American dream can be a big part of a person’s success. Family support can be helpful in so many ways. Ray Kroc had a great amount of family support. Once he moved to Anaheim, California and met his wife he was able to achieve many goals. Due to the support of his wife he was able to open two hot dog stands and make more money which allowed him to achieve his American Dream. Family support in general gives a person hope and ambition towards achieving their goals. In this case Ray Kroc’s wife support affected his rise toward success in a very positive way. I believe family support is not only important but it can be necessary for success.

            To me the “American Dream” is an ideal of a successful and happy lifestyle. Although not everyone achieves the American dream we do all have equal opportunities.  I believe that because everyone has their own American Dream, the actual American Dream does not necessarily have to be the perfect family with traditional values and new modern things that make life easier. The term “The American Dream” term is defined in many ways. To me it is essentially an idea that suggests that anyone in the world can succeed through hard work, also that everyone has the potential to be happy and achieve their own American dream just how Ray Kroc and Walt Disney did.

Summarizing Arguments Chapter 2

   Summarizing Arguments Chapter 1

The Meaning of Food in my Life

                                        Traditional Meals

Meals are very important in my family. Puerto Ricans have many traditional meals. Two main meals in my home are "Arroz con Guandules y Pernil " (Rice with Chick Peas  and Pig) and "Sancocho" which is a type of soup we make. Both these meals are usually made on special occasions such as Christmas and New Years. These meals have been around for many years and it is also one of my personal favorites.