This is one of the books I ordered for the kids. It ended up being a pretty good book. There were some things that frustrated me, but I had to keep reminding myself that it was written for youth. I thought the reason given behind the hunger games was pretty week. Without giving too much away, it was also thought provoking. It reminded me a lot of the books, "The Giver" and "The City of Ember". It made you consider government involvement and how important the ability to choose for yourself is. I thought also about how the world is so caught up in reality TV shows and entertainment and wondered how far it could actually go. I wouldn't want my younger children to read the book yet, but Jonny really enjoyed it. I would recommend reading it.
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:)
This is one of the books I ordered for the kids. It ended up being a pretty good book. There were some things that frustrated me, but I had to keep reminding myself that it was written for youth. I thought the reason given behind the hunger games was pretty week. Without giving too much away, it was also thought provoking. It reminded me a lot of the books, "The Giver" and "The City of Ember". It made you consider government involvement and how important the ability to choose for yourself is. I thought also about how the world is so caught up in reality TV shows and entertainment and wondered how far it could actually go. I wouldn't want my younger children to read the book yet, but Jonny really enjoyed it. I would recommend reading it.
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