So he passed! The two things the guy that tested him said he did wrong were that he drove too slowly and he didn't pay enough attention to intersections. He got the lowest score possible. It's a good thing he didn't make any silly mistakes or we would have had to wait another month. He was so excited he did his funny little dance on the way out the door. I'm excited too because no more driving to high school. I will miss the time in the car with the kids - although I don't think they will:).
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:)
2 comments:
Wooo Wuuuu . . . that's what I say! Hey, and just FYI Paul passed his driving test with the emergency break on the whole time. He also forgot to put his seatbelt on, but no worries, the testin lady in the car with him forgot hers as well.
Anyway, have fun with that!!! and Congratulations.
I guess I am following Marily around this morning. I did enjoy the new - congrats Johny, but I already knew that..AND it was fun reviewing, especially your alaska tour....love you all m/gm
Man, not really, I am a month behind her.
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