Omnivore

General Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disease on the rise, effecting one in nine adults in the U.S. (Nelms, Sucher, Lacey, & Roth, 2010). This trend has catapulted CKD to epidemic proportions. The disease is characterized by the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function brought on predominantly by uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus, leaving millions at risk for developing the disease. There are five stages of CKD and they are assessed…

Part A: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan is how our food choices affect our health greatly. Pollan’s purpose for writing the book was simple- if nothing else, inform readers about what they are putting into their bodies and possibly change their eating habits entirely. The book was published in April of 2006 and healthy eating has been a debate for many many years. People have questioned if they should be vegan, vegetarian, etc. for many years and this book explores why eating habits…

The Maned Wolf The legs of a deer, the face of a fox, and the body of a wolf, what is it? The maned wolf is an interesting animal that not many people may know about. It can be described by what it looks like, its eating habits, and its social structure. Despite its name this animal looks more like a fox rather than a wolf and has even been described as a “fox on stilts”. But, this unique looking species isn’t closely related to either. In fact, the maned wolf is the only member of its genus,…

quality of life by helping cope with mental diseases such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the functioning of the the body overall. (nutritionfacts.org) Human anatomy was also examined to prove that humans were made to be herbivores and not omnivores. For example, if you were to compare a human to a wolf, you would notice that humans…

Why are our children not receiving the essential nutrients in order to achieve mental and physical health? Today, in the U.S more children suffer from malnutrition due to dietary imbalances instead of nutritional deficiencies. Malnutrition is known as the condition in which the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are vital for the development of the person’s body in order to maintain healthy tissue and organ function. Not only can it affect people with low incomes…

rooting in the ground”(Bradford). There are all kinds of different domestic pigs out there. Most common to us are the micro pigs, mini pigs, potbelly, teacup pigs, and the Yorkshire. Pigs eat pretty much anything they can get their mouths on. Pigs are omnivores. Wild boar eats fruits, roots, plants, small animals; while the domestic pig is fed a special dietary bled of corn, wheat, soy, or barley. On farms where the pigs live they are fed a little differently. They are fed a mixture called…

According to the Alabama’s TREASURED Forests online magazine titled, “Living with Black Bears in Alabama,” published in the summer of 2016, there are an estimated 450 American black bears living in Alabama (Rainer). Today we are going to learn about the American black bear. I have done extensive research on the Internet about the black bear. In this speech, I will inform you about the habitat requirements of the American black bear, their food habits, and the dangers they face. First, let’s talk…

Michael Pollen’s lecture on food inequality offered much insight on food and food processing. One of the many insightful aspects of his lecture was how much corn goes into our diets. From soda to fries to cereal to meat. Corn, along with soy, is one of the most widely consumed food resources in America. During his lecture, I began to think whether or not this was beneficial or detrimental to the American people. Michael Pollen does offer his reasoning on why he believes this is detrimental, and…

For me, cultural capital in the form of the objectified state has played a large role in shaping my life and personality. In the reading, Bourdieu defines objectified cultural capital as that of which physically or symbolically connotes one’s tastes and/or status. Examples of physical/material cultural capital would include paintings, instruments, writings, etc. Examples of symbolic cultural capital would include musical tastes, experiences obtained, knowledge gained, etc. Cultural capital…

This applies to all communities. For instance, humans eat food that is produced by other organisms. Herbivores eat green plants. Carnivores eat other animals. Omnivores such as ourselves, feed on animals and plants. Decomposers recycle nutrients from decaying organic material. Each community has an interconnectedness to one another because of the fact that energy flows and nutrients cycle. Each community of species…