Ken and I just made a trip out to Brookings for our anniversary. He had some pharmaceutical presentations to give to some of the doctors out there so I got to come along for the ride. I was able to go to his presentations with him. It's great to see him "working" and be reminded how great my husband is. He is really good at what he does. Either he was given the name Lightheart to go along with his personality and profession or it's just cool how it all worked out. It has been a great 20+ years of marriage. As of yesterday, I have been married for the same amount of time that I was not married. Twenty one years before the start of the best part of my life and twenty one great years since!
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:)
1 comments:
I can't remember all I saw but how fun was this tonight after coming home from a Happy Mother Day with our #43 blessed. Johny you look so much like your dad running, I didn't know you but I knew Ken. Easter Egg Hunt, love the older kids involvement. AND again Johny you are good looking Prom Date and you have fun. thanks xo gm/m
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