Monday, October 29, 2007

Do i smell extra credit ?

Give me Five presented by Marsha Kunz M.S.
Healthy eating and excercise for children, teens, and families.

  • People are unaware of the things they eat.
Comfort food - food we eat when we're bored, tired, or cold.
Think about why you eat !

History;
  • 1960's fastfood advertising technology.
  • Problem developed over time.
  • Solution will take time.
Portion distortion;
  • overtime food sizes have grown along with it's calories.
Screen Time;
  • average american youth spends more time watching tv than any other activity.
You tend to eat more while sitting and watching tv.
food advertisements also make you more hungry.

When eating out;
  • ask for salad dressing on the side
  • "hold the cheese"
Energy - what works and what doesn't ?;
  • Enough sleep and physical activities is a YES !
  • Energy drinks is a NO !
Adults should care for their kids !

Healthy foods should have
  • balance, more fiber, fruit, vegetable, whole grains, portion sizes, less calories, and fat.
DIETS DONT WORK !
proven by scientists (:

Benduras theory of self efficiency;
"The belief that you have the ability to accomplish what you set out to do"

LIMIT FRENCH FRIES !
take a salad ;)

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Le Dumbo Octopus !


The dumbo octopus got its name from its large ears like Dumbo the ele phant from the movie. It can grow up to 20 cms, and is found about 200-400 meters below sea depth. It's scientific name is called Grimpoteuthis. It swims by using jet propulsion. It swims on the bottom of the ocean to get foods like snails and worms.