I listened to this book on my way to Utah to pick up Maren from BYU. This is not a book I would recommend. I feel like my sister correctly described it as a glorified teen sex book. If the sex scene were removed and the language removed I may have enjoyed it more, but I felt like the whole book was leading up to that moment. I felt like the author made it seem like it was okay because both of the characters were dying. It was very thought provoking though, especially with my sister being diagnosed with cancer a year ago. I felt like the author was pretty spot on with the feelings described by the main character in the book. I've heard the movie is pretty good but not as emotional. I read this after my girls read it and it did lead to some good discussions, but I feel like it is a book I could have done without.
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:)
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