Food Fight Thesis

PERSUASIVE ESSAY OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH

THESIS - After reading the article “ Food Fight” by Dora Rodriguez it is time to make junk food not available in public schools.

MAIN POINT 1 - First of all, early theories show that one in every three American children is overweight and need exercise. The percent has rapidly increased in the last forty years.

MAIN POINT 2-Secondly, snacks and drinks become very tasty and addicted leading to a bad habit and obesity.

MAIN POINT 3- Lastly, obesity has a chance on your health. Obesity could possibly lead you to diabetes, heart disease, and even death.

TRANSITION SENTENCE - As one can see, snacks in vending machine should be banned in all public or private schools.

BODY PARAGRAPH

EVIDENCE - Studies show, “recent studies show that one in three children and teens is overweight or obese. The rate has tripled in the last 40 years” (10).

EXPLANATION -Therefore, this shows the number of kids getting obesity or eating too much for their limit.

TRANSITION SENTENCE - As one can see, junk food is causing obesity or health problems to kids buying too much junk food.

BODY PARAGRAPH 2

RESTATE MAIN POINT 2- Furthermore, junk food to kids can be really addicting or maybe leading to a bad habit or cavities.

EVIDENCE - The author points out, “ The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit” (12).

EXPLANATION - Clearly, kids are getting a bad habit by eating too much candies,chips, and soda. Kids should change their habit to eating veggies, or fruits.

EVIDENCE - Secondly, “Many people think that is setting a bad example” (12) .

EXPLANATION - In addition, people think kids eating junk food is a bad example for younger people and healthy.

TRANSITION SENTENCE - In conclusion, kids keep getting addicted to junk food like it’s breakfast or thier daily meal. Kids don’t realize there is more healthy food to

EVIDENCE - The text reveals, “Obesity has a serious impact on health. It could lead to diabetes, heart disease, and other life - threatening illnesses” (10).

EXPLANATION - As the evidence suggest, eating to much junk food can be a major problem to the schools and students.

EVIDENCE - The author goes on to explain, “California is a leader in the prevention of childhood obesity” (12).

EXPLANATION - Therefore, kids eat too much junk food, even though the California is a main stop for obesity.

TRANSITION SENTENCE -All in all, junk food addiction could lead to severe health problems like heart disease, diabetes, or even death.

COUNTER ARGUMENT – Body Paragraph 4

RESTATE COUNTER ARGUMENT STATEMENT - First of all, many people think junk food can be eaten whenever they want to eat.

SPECIFIC COUNTER POSITION - The opposition will argue, “An across the board junk food bar does not teach young people to make healthy choice” (13).

#1 REBUTTAL –However, if children is not careful with their habits or to make the wrong choice they would get obese.

#2 REBUTTAL - What the opposition fails to realize, healthy food choices could lead to a healthy and great