1. To get a feel for Peter Elbow’s “believing game,” write a summary of some belief that you strongly disagree with. Then write a summary of the position that you actually hold on this topic. Zinczenenko arguments says that fast food companies are making people fat. Fast food industry is vulnerable. They are marketing product with proven health hazards and no warning labels. It will results in to make children more sick, obese and angry. His arguments are strong enough to convince the situation according to his thought. Opinions may differ as to how persuasive these arguments are, but his statistics about diabetes suggest a definite health risk. These arguments also support his larger point that lawsuits against such companies are justified.
I believe that Zinczenenko’s argument about the food companies is right because a lot of companies will not show accurate labels on food. For example, when we see the calories on any sugar free soda or food packages, it says that 0% or 0 gram sugar which is not right in real. They show that 0 amount for just a sip of soda or a bite of food but when they make such product they do use sugar to make it which is not clearly mentioned on labels. That’s why even though a diabetic person will drink sugar free soda, he will still get sugar level in blood. This is my personal experience which makes me think about Zinczenko’s argument about false labels. 2. Write two different summaries of David Zinczenko’s “Don’t Blame the Eater”. Write the first one for an essay arguing that, contrary to what Zinczenko claims, there are inexpensive and convenient alternatives to fast food restaurants. Write the second for an essay that question whether being overweight is a genuine medical problem rather than a problem of cultural stereotypes.
Summary 1
David Zinczenko made this point in his article titled, “Don’t Blame the Eater.” He expressed how simple it is to go and obtain cheap food at a local fast food restaurant, while it can be difficult to find healthy food that isn’t highly priced. D
avid Zinczenko makes the point that many families eat at McDonald or Burger King because they don’t have the time to prepare food or they don’t have the money for healthy quality food. However, it is possible to go to fast food industries and order a healthier choice. For example, subway or chipotle. It may not be the healthiest choice but at least they do have vegetables and nutritive options in their food unlike in fries, coke, and a big mac. Also, if a family makes a schedule they can most likely take turns cooking and preparing healthy food. It may take time in the beginning but will become a daily routine. Yes, groceries are expensive. However, with coupons and places like Sam’s Club it is possible to by quality food that is healthy and not overpriced. Summary 2
David Zinczenko introduced the concept in his article, “Don’t Blame the Eater.” He states that many frequent eaters of fast food are beginning to sue the franchise because they are now considered obese due to the fast food restaurant. Fast food industries are serving food high in calorie, cholesterol, and trans fat. They do giving the customer an option of eating healthy. David Zinczenko is correct in stating that fast food industries try to cover up the dangers of their food. It is hard to comprehend or even find a calorie chart in the restaurant. In their advertisements they shy away from the dangers of their food. However, placing a lawsuit on the company may be a little bit extreme. It is common knowledge that fast food is not a healthy selection and that you should not eat their regularly. The fast food companies are not forcing us to eat their product that is our choice. Yes, they should have better alternatives but shouldn’t the individual go out and find alternatives themselves.
