1. ETHICAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE EATING OF ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS: HONEY
Animal products are a major component of the human diet. As populations grow, demand for these products increases. Concerns arise with regard to ethical treatment of animals and environmental sustainability.

2. Advantages Natural sweetener  energy Great immunity system builder
Bees pollinate many flower species
Natural remedy against hangover, sore throat, insomnia
Keeps levels of blood sugar fairly constant compared to other types of sugar

3. Ethical Concerns:
Farmed bees compete with local insect and bee populations or nectar
Artificial selections of bees will result in genetic shift in bee populations
Beekeepers use smoke to tranquilize the bees and kill the queen bees to maintain control over the hive
Bees feel threatened and sting out of fear
Farmed bees are fed with a pure sugar diet instead of honey