She gave these instructions:
After reading the above summary of the reliable links and resources I found, please take the time to answer these seven questions dealing with obesity in America today, by referring to the above information (there is no need to click on the links, I summarized the articles for you).
1.) Obesity can cause ________________ referred to as high blood pressure and can harm the arteries.
2.) ______________ are highest at risk for obesity.
3.) _____ percent of children in the US are considered obese.
4.) Obesity is a _______ ________ treament.
5.) Obese children's __________________ skills are greatly hindered, mainly due to the disease.
6.) _________ ___________ is positively correlated with the risk of becoming obese.
7.) Increased consumption of ____________ foods have assisted to rise the trend of obesity.
1.) Obesity can cause ________________ referred to as high blood pressure and can harm the arteries.
2.) ______________ are highest at risk for obesity.
3.) _____ percent of children in the US are considered obese.
4.) Obesity is a _______ ________ treament.
5.) Obese children's __________________ skills are greatly hindered, mainly due to the disease.
6.) _________ ___________ is positively correlated with the risk of becoming obese.
7.) Increased consumption of ____________ foods have assisted to rise the trend of obesity.
My Answers:
1.Hypertension
2. Native Hawaiians
3. 33%
4. Life long
5. Socialization
6. Social Economic Status
7. Highly processed
Holy.... I would've never guessed that Native Hawaiians are at the highest risk for obesity!! My roommate just went to Hawaii this summer and I asked her about this fact and she said that all of the people there were actually quite large --> she just didn't think anything of it. Good Eye-Opener Paige. I just cannot believe that such a high percentage of children may become obese this year. It's just such a startling thought and hopefully we can really get back to the core basics of healthier local grown nutrients; for EVERYONE'S sake.
Activity: Relay For Life
by Mals Rain Forest
She gave these instructions:
She gave these instructions:
1. Watch the video on relay for life on webpage
2. Read what is relay for life, why we relay and history
3. After watching and reading, tell me know 3 things you learned. Also try to find out how and where you could get involved with one either here in Duluth or back home
4. Upload a picture of Relay for Life
My Answers:
1. Relay for Life is dedicated to raising money for the American Cancer Society. A groups of individuals come together to form different teams for whomever they may know who has cancer, lost the battle to cancer, or is fighting cancer. They take turns over a 24 hour period walking a track, a local high school, or a park in efforts to show the resistance of fighting back against the never resting disease.
2. Relay for Life really aims at empowering whatever community the walk takes place in to celebrate, mourn, or rejoice the essence of life. It's about being thankful for who you are, whom you've lost, and who you still have. It's about celebrating and creating memories that will not only help you but will relay the hope that everyone in the efforts of this walk will encourage to continue.
3.This is an amazing story as all that create something bigger then themselves end up being. During the 1980's a doctor named Gordy Klott felt so motivated by his own patients (cancer ones) that he wanted to give back. He wanted to increase local awareness and funds in the American Cancer Society. The best thing he could think of was doing a 24 hour run/walk and have his own friends/family members come out to support him/donate money to encourage his 24 hour pledge. He ended up raising $27,000 for the group. He teamed up with Pat Flynn who was another big name during this decade and they began the first Relay for Life on a track where 19 different groups participated in and together raised $33,000.
4.
A) I never knew how this organization started up. It really empowers me to get involved in different events. I cannot believe that Dr. Klott actually ran/walked over 83 miles for this cause --> Talk about motivation and support!!
B) There is an International Relay for Life that is also being held! I found out that there are 19 different countries besides that U.S. that have gotten involved in this same cause. I love when people can put aside their differences and work together for a cause that affects not only AMERICA but everyone across the world.
A) I never knew how this organization started up. It really empowers me to get involved in different events. I cannot believe that Dr. Klott actually ran/walked over 83 miles for this cause --> Talk about motivation and support!!
B) There is an International Relay for Life that is also being held! I found out that there are 19 different countries besides that U.S. that have gotten involved in this same cause. I love when people can put aside their differences and work together for a cause that affects not only AMERICA but everyone across the world.
C) The coolest thing I found was that during the walk they have this portion called Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony. Stated on the Relay for Life website "After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. As people take time to remember, those who have walked alongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing. This is a time that truly highlights the importance of defeating this disease." I found this so amazing. That all these people who have come together for hope and prayer can all have a moment to recognize the people/person they truly care for.
5. 2010 Relay For Life of Lyon County MN (my hometown)
Event Date: August 20-21, 2010
Relay Online Chair: Lisa Henning
Relay Online Chair Email: lisa_henning@admworld.com
Great eye-opener Mal!! So many of my friends in high school were involved in Relay for Life walks since a few of our group of friends parents had been diagnosed with it. I know my roommate and my own grandpa & grandma have had different forms of cancer and I think we're actually going to be participating in it when it comes up to DULUTH! Hooray :)
Activity: Water Science
She gave these instructions:
Since my project is centered around water quality, I wanted to show you how much we rely on clean drinking water and how hard it would be if somewhere like the Great Lakes became too polluted for us to use it as a water resource. Go to this questionnaire and complete each question. After you enter your information, look at what others contributed around the country. Some of the stats are a bit shocking!
This next link I'm having you click on, is an opinion survey. This shows what our current water worries are. Complete this activity the same way and check to see what others answered around the country!
All of these activities are provided by the United States Geological Survey.
All of these activities are provided by the United States Geological Survey.
Click here to see the current water quality around the state of Minnesota.
My Answers:
1.| What kind of water do you drink at home? United States totals by state | |||||
| State | From the faucet | Filtered | Bottled | Don't know | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1088 (50%) | 585 (27%) | 439 (20%) | 62 (3%) | 2,174 |
| Where does your home drinking water come from? United States totals by state | |||||
| State | Public supply | Self supply | Bottled | Don't know | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 744 (57%) | 378 (29%) | 95 (7%) | 99 (8%) | 1,316 |
How much water do you use at home on a typical day?
Your own per capita use: 79.18 gallons per dayHere are the numbers we used in our calculations:
Bath: 50 gallons
Shower: 2 gallons per minute
Teeth brushing: 1 gallon
Hands/face washing: 1 gallon
Face/leg shaving: 1 gallon
Dishwasher: 20 gallons/load
Dishwashing by hand: 5 gallons/load
Clothes washing (machine): : 10 gallons/load
Toilet flush: 3 gallons
Glasses of water drunk: 8 oz. per glass (1/16th of a gallon)
| What do you think the biggest water problem will be in the future? United States totals, by state | ||||||
| State | We will not have enough water | Water will be too polluted | Drinking water will be unsafe | Water systems will break down | There won't be major water problems | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 225 (22%) | 466 (45%) | 181 (17%) | 40 (4%) | 124 (12%) | 1,036 |
| How do you rank water concerns with environmental issues? United States totals by state | |||||||
| State | Number of answers | Solid waste disposal | Water problems | Air pollution | Nuclear waste disposal | Using up resources | Over- development |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 638 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Water Survey: How would you handle this water crisis? United States totals by state | |||||||
| State | Number of answers | Restrict water use | Find new water supplies | Raise the cost of water | Restrict develop- ment | Water conser- vation | Buy water from another place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 898 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| What is your favorite water body? United States totals by state | ||||||||||
| State | Oceans | Big rivers | Small streams | Rainbows | Bays | Waterfalls | Lakes | Glacier | Geysers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 148 (10%) | 49 (3%) | 163 (11%) | 122 (8%) | 63 (4%) | 277 (19%) | 569 (39%) | 46 (3%) | 31 (2%) | 1,468 |
3. I really cannot believe just how much we're truly harming ourselves in the long run! After taking the survey on how much water I use a day (79.18 gallons daily) I'm floored. I need to start conversing my water and really THINK about what I'm doing when I'm using this water. YIKES!
Great eye-opener Melissa :)
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It was really cool to do everyones activities and find out new things! Cool post!
ReplyDeleteglad u enjoyed my activity! these were all so eye-opening!
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