The Omnivore's Dilemma By Michael Pollan

A. In Michael Pollan’s informative novel, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, the author encourages the idea that food has a greater role than just filling our stomachs. He does this by informing the readers about each of the aspects in which food contributes to, such as environmental and even political roles. In doing so, Pollan separates his novel into sections; each diving deeper into an idea that some may glance over. The author, using these sections consisting of the industrial, organic, and hunting-gathering food chains, discuss the dilemma humans must face when picking their meals.
After introducing this question of what an omnivore faces, Pollan transitions into talking about the first food chain: industrial. In this section, the author points out that corn has been at the top of the industrial food chain, being the food for most cows, as well as being an ingredient for majority of food products. Because the price is cheap and demanded in the industrialized food industry, corn is utilized, regardless of the consequences that follow. In regards to this, the author discusses the process that goes behind mass production. …show more content…
The author explains that humans in today’s society automatically assume healthy choice and humanity when seeing a food product labeled as organic, while in reality, conditions of animals in the organic industry are not as great as they sound. He then explains that organic foods may still include a mass production process but on a lesser scale. The author, in section 2, reveals the truth to people who believe that all is good when purchasing and consuming organic labeled foods. The final section consists of Pollan experiencing hunting-gathering by do it so first hand. While he says that this experience is a great way for people to connect with the world and understand the feeling of reward through food, it is not very practical and ultimately