Informative Speech Outline Specific Goal: My audience will learn the benefits of eating healthy self-cooked meals, rather than fast food or takeout. Application: My audience can use this information every day when choosing a meal and shopping for groceries. Ethos: Primary Ethos: I was extremely overweight three years ago. I learned about proper nutrition and its benefits by my personal trainer, who had a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and fitness, as well as a number of certifications. Secondary Ethos: I will cite Avant, S. (2015, November 24). Connecting Overeating, Emotions and Cognitive Control in Young Children. Retrieved July 31, 2016, from United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/151124.htm Bliss, R. (2015, May 30). Quick-Serve Foods Slow To Change. Retrieved July 31, 2016, from United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150630.htm Bliss, R. (2015, August 04). Consumers Missing Out on Health Benefits of Seafood Consumption. Retrieved July 31, 2016, from United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150804.htm Pathos: I hope to tap into that ion that people have for their health. Logos: I will use health benefit statistics, recipes, and statistics about the unappealing aspects of fast food. I will also use some popular “healthy food” like some Greek yogurt, and pop chips as an example of how much sugar or fat can be in an item. Audience Assessment: Most of my audience already has a general understanding of what a healthy diet consists of. Adaptation to Audience: I will use common for items and define any possibly unknown words. I will use pictures and charts to help reach my audience. Pattern of Organization: Topical or problem-solution will be my organizational pattern. As I create my presentation I will decide based on what works best. Introduction I.
Hook: Wouldn’t we all love to have healthy, well-functioning bodies and eat French fries, pasta, and cookies every day? I think we all know that just is not possible. (A mix of humor and possibly starling statement)
II.
Thesis: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive, tasteless, and time consuming, it can be affordable, taste amazing, quick to make, and give you numerous health benefits. Preview: A. Price of healthy foods and fast food. B. Health benefits of self-cooked meals. Health risks of fast food. C. Time saving by meal prepping and planning. Transition: Let’s take a look at some health risks and benefits of certain foods.
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Body Cost of fresh foods compared to fast food. a. Local grocery store prices/local fast food prices b. Amount meals per purchase c. When to buy produce Transition: The health benefits preparing healthy foods are staggering, and the health risks for fast food is even more shocking.
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Health benefits of self-prepared meals/ Health risks of fast food a. Chart of what area of the body benefits from healthy foods b. Chart of health risks from fast food Transition: Meal planning and preparing makes all the difference in the time it takes to prepare healthy foods.
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Saving time by meal prepping and planning a. Plan ahead b. Make it and save it c. Healthy quick fixes for ravenous hunger Transition: By doing these things you can improve your body and fatten your wallet. Your body and wallet will thank you! Conclusion
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Healthy eating can improve your health, it can be cheap, it can taste good, and it can be fast. A. Price of healthy foods and fast food. B. Health benefits of self-cooked meals. Health risks of fast food. C. Time saving by meal prepping and planning.
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Are you willing to risk your health and finances for your food choices?
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