Article: Which of These Foods Will Stop Cancer? (Not So Fast)
Found in: The New York Times
Published: September 27, 2005

I enjoyed this article because it speaks about how people believe that having the "perfect" diet will prevent them from getting cancer. The author explains how people with a family history of a form of cancer have dramatically altered their diet to protect themselves. I found that the article was fair because it represented both sides. It argued that changes in diet can reduce the risk of cancer, but it also showed skepticism in whether there is enough evidence to substantially support this view. The inclusion of interviews with various doctors provides the reader with more information about the types of food that can prevent various forms of cancer; by having a voice of authority, there is a significant impact on readers who are concerned about their health and eating habits. Furthermore, the inclusion of personal testimonies of people who changed their diets because of their family history allows the reader to relate on a more personal level with the article. I enjoyed the fact that the scientific parts of the story were placed within context so that readers without a biology background were able to understand and follow what the author was saying.