Grandpa and Grandma's Visit: Ken's mom and her new husband came to visit this week. I love Ken's mom. She is truly amazing. She never complains, is always willing to step in and help, is always thinking of others, has a strong commitment to living the gospel (and shows it). I love that she is able to be such a great example to my children. We also love Grandpa Jim. He is so great! I am so glad the kids have a grandpa. I love how he interacts with the kids. He let Emily paint him with Blue lip gloss, he painted the swingset (with the help of the kids), he combed Emily's hair, he wrestled with the boys on the ground, etc. Jim helped Brian build his Pine Wood Derby car last month, so he came down for the Pine Wood Derby. He was also hoping to get a turkey, but they must have known he was coming because they were no where to be seen.
My Thoughts on HEALTH and NUTRITION
The above slide show depicts the changes over the past 20 years in the percentage of Americans who are obese. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. The slide set illustrates this trend by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity across each of the states. In 1985 most of the states had a percentage of <10%.>25%. So why the change? What has brought on this increase in our nation? Here are my thoughts.
1. TECHNOLOGY
The 80s and 90s brought computers and game consoles to the world. Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games. This has led to a nation that is much less active than before.
2. DIET FADS
The 80s is characterized by the LOW-FAT diet craze. If you ate things that were LOW-FAT you weren't supposed to "get fat." The food guide pyramid was taught. It focused on eating large amounts of grains (6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice & pasta a day). Other diet fads have been the "low calorie diet" and the "Adkins" or low-carb diets. These diet fads have changed the way people think "healthy" eating should be.
3. EASY/PROCESSED FOODS
Our nation now has a "get it quick and get it now" mentality. Fast food restaurants are abundant and very accessible. The less time it takes to make or get our food, the better.
I feel that the three of these areas combined have led to an increase in obesity in our nation. SO NOW WHAT?
My Solution
Coming Soon:)
Grandpa and Grandma's Visit: Ken's mom and her new husband came to visit this week. I love Ken's mom. She is truly amazing. She never complains, is always willing to step in and help, is always thinking of others, has a strong commitment to living the gospel (and shows it). I love that she is able to be such a great example to my children. We also love Grandpa Jim. He is so great! I am so glad the kids have a grandpa. I love how he interacts with the kids. He let Emily paint him with Blue lip gloss, he painted the swingset (with the help of the kids), he combed Emily's hair, he wrestled with the boys on the ground, etc. Jim helped Brian build his Pine Wood Derby car last month, so he came down for the Pine Wood Derby. He was also hoping to get a turkey, but they must have known he was coming because they were no where to be seen.
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