Analyzing an Argument

Judson,O ( April 20,2010). Brain Damage. The New York Time. Retrieved April 20, 2010 from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/brain-damage/?ref=opinion

Judson stated that being obese will damage your brain. According to a study, scientists find the evidences which show that the brain of obese people being affected negatively. (par. 2) the article also provides the reader statistics. The author gives main reasons: genes, fat tissue, obesity exacerbates and diet that cause harmful for human brain. The article the claim of reason which is appeal to logos and value. Genes are the first reason that Judson provides us. The gene, FTO takes a part in both body weight and brain function. (par. 4). Second, Judson talks about obesity exacerbates problems like: sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. All of these healthy problems are harmful for human health, especially for our brain. (par. 5). Then, the author states that fat tissue is one of the reason that may damage human brain. (par.6) Finally, the author points out that unhealthy high-fat diet can lead to increase . increases brain inflammation and disrupts brain function. (par.7) In my opinion, it is very convincing article when it shows all statistic, study result and scientific statements.

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