Symara Barkhuizen Invitational Speech Outline
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Invitational Speech Outline Name:
Symara Barkhuizen
Date: March 27, 2024
Topic: advantages and disadvantages of eating homemade meals instead of takeout every night. Purpose: To invite.
Specific purpose: To invite my audience to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of eating homemade meals instead of takeout every night
Thesis: In this speech I will inform my audience about the advantages and disadvantages of eating homemade food versus takeout, specifically the impact it has on our health as well as the convenience and cost-
effectiveness and I will then discuss these main points with my audience.
Introduction:
I. Attention: Did you know that the average American spends on average $3000 eating fast food each year this is about $300 each month. (Ramsey solutions)
II. Reveal topic: Today I plan on discussing the advantages and disadvantages of making homemade meals versus eating takeout each night. I will explain the health implications, as well as financial considerations.
III. Credibility: I have done a lot of research on this topic and I have also had to look into the advantages and disadvantages before in order to decide what was best for me.
IV. Preview: I will inform my audience about the advantages and disadvantages of eating homemade food versus takeout, specifically the impact it has on our health as well as the convenience and cost-
effectiveness and I will then discuss these main points with my audience.
Body:
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I. Main point 1: Advantages of eating homemade meals instead of takeout each night. A. Sub-point 1: (control over ingredients) homemade meals allow people to have complete control over the quality and type of ingredients used. This lets them prioritize fresh foods and avoid harmful additives, excessive sodium and unhealthy fats that are commonly found in takeout meals.
B. Sub-point 2: (health benefits) According to the NIH those consuming home cooked meals more than five times were 28% less likely to have an overweight BMI. Having home cooked meals are associated with better overall health and include lower risks of obesity, heart disease and other chronic diseases.
C. Sub-point 3: (cost effectiveness) According to topnutritioncoaching, Americans save around $12 by opting to eat at home instead of eating out. By purchasing in bulk, using leftovers and minimizing food waste, one can save money on grocery bills and
overall food expenses.
(transition) while the advantages of homemade meals emphasize control over ingredients, health benefits and cost-effectiveness, it is important to acknowledge that there are disadvantages with incorporating homemade meals into a busy lifestyle.
II. Main point 2: Disadvantages of eating homemade meals instead of
takeout each night.
A. Sub-point 1: (time and effort) cooking homemade meals takes a lot of time and effort for meal planning, grocery shopping, preparation and cooking. This can be challenging for people who have busy schedules.
B. Sub-point 2: people
may struggle to maintain a balanced diet if they lack the knowledge or resources to prepare nutritious meals. Without proper planning and understanding of nutritional needs, homemade meals could be deficient in essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients, leading to potential health consequences such as nutrient deficiencies or imbalances.
(transition) Now that we have considered the disadvantages with cooking homemade meals, we can see that there are implications for time management and having a balanced diet. I would now like to ask you all some questions
III. "Dialogue/discussion: [Type questions to prompt discussion]" A. Question 1: now that you know the advantages and disadvantages what will you choose, for dinner a homecooked meal or takeout? Why?
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B. Question 2: Describe if you think homemade meals are healthier than takeout? C. Question 3: Tell me about how you feel after eating fast food.
D. Question 4: What makes you decide if you are going to eat fast food or food at home?
E. Question 5: what are benefits of eating at home?
(transition) Even though you might think it is better to eat homemade food or not, now you have insight on the advantages and disadvantages and can decide which is better for your lifestyle.
Conclusion:
I. Summary: Thank you for having this discussion with me. We have
explored the advantages as well as the disadvantages of choosing homemade meals over takeout. Homemade meals give you the chance to decide the ingredients, it is cost effective and has health benefits but also requires a lot of time and effort and can be challenging to maintain a healthy balanced diet. II. Closing: hopefully this has given you a new perspective on your dinner choices. References:
Hint: To help remember how to properly list your references using
MLA/APA format go to http://libguides.sinclair.edu/citation
Miranda, Mariel. “The Cost of Eating out versus Eating in by State.”
Topnutritioncoaching.com
, Thrive Health, 23 Nov. 2023, www.topnutritioncoaching.com/ Accessed 17 Mar. 2024.
Mills, Susanna, et al. “Frequency of Eating Home Cooked Meals and Potential Benefits for Diet and Health: Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Population-Based Cohort Study.”
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
, vol. 14, no. 1, BioMed Central, Aug. 2017, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5561571/
Accessed 17 March 2024
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In the space below discuss how you have tailored your speech for this particular audience. Consider discussing specific choices you’ve made regarding your speech organization, language choices, sources, delivery style, visual aids, etc.
1.
Describe your audience demographics and
explain how you have adapted your speech for this audience. [Type response here] Everyone in the audience is a student, 6 being freshmen, 2 sophomores and 1 high school student, and at some point has eaten fast food. Which is why I chose this topic. As well as there are some people who no longer live at home, 11 people in the class live with their parents, 2 live on their own and 1 rents and 1 other. This shows me that some people do not go home to homecooked meals from their parents and as students they might decide to eat fast food over homecooked meals.
2.
Describe your audience interests and knowledge toward this topic and
explain how you have adapted your speech to their interest and knowledge level. Many of the past speeches we have done, some classmates have spoken about a healthy lifestyle which leads me to believe that they are interested in this kind of topic. There are also people who live on their own and might not know the impacts it can have on their health if they aren’t aware of nutritional values in foods.