Thursday, December 17, 2009
Share and Voice: Guy in the Ally
Today is December 17th and on my way to the store this morning there was this man walking through the ally going through garbage cans, which I thought was kind of odd because the garbage was picked up the other day. So being my last day in Duluth I decided to ask the man what hes doing just casually... So after speaking to the guy and getting a whirl wind of information this guy who is going through the ally is a secret santa. He goes through allys and looks for broken items or things that he could use to make presents for kids in need. I was very hesitant to believe it at first, but than I thought about it and the passion this guy had in his eyes and the way he spoke was very real. I believed him and then I thanked him for what hes doing. I think its important that we dont pass judgement on people regardless of any situation because alot of the times we dont even know the whole situation were just looking from the outside in.
Share @ Voice: How does aclohol affect stress?
Alcohol. I found this article because I was searching around the internet trying to find things on alcohol and if it even actually reduces stress, because I know I have had times when I think alcohol is the answer to make your self less stressed so I wanted to find out.
MY finding....
Alcohol does not reduce stress... The few different things that it does do though is it temporily affects your perceptions and affects nuetrotransmittors in your brain. The long term affect of this i s actually depressing not uplifting. So my conclusion to this is that alcohol is not the answer when you are trying to reduce the stress. Working out or something active to get the natural endorphins is alot better of an option.
MY finding....
Alcohol does not reduce stress... The few different things that it does do though is it temporily affects your perceptions and affects nuetrotransmittors in your brain. The long term affect of this i s actually depressing not uplifting. So my conclusion to this is that alcohol is not the answer when you are trying to reduce the stress. Working out or something active to get the natural endorphins is alot better of an option.
Reflections: Weeks 13 & 14 and Overall Reflection
WEEK 13
During this week we went on a trip to the GOODWILL. I never knew that GOODWILL was a place where it like a helping plan for people with disabilites to help them get jobs in the future. I think thats awesome. Seeing how the store works and walking through the factory really opened my eyes to how things get moved through the world and how they end up in certain spot. I also liked the game we played where we had to pretend to buy stuff because it gave me alot of good ideas and it just shows there are different ways to get things or make things that are alot more eco friendly. We also wrote out letters to a public official. I feel really good about this activity because it gives us a chance to help make some good.
WEEK 14
Seeing all the projects was really cool. It was nice to see the creative side in everyone. Also I liked doing the online assignments because I learned that I am not so knowledgable about certain fitness things as I thought I was.
Here is a picture of my project:
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My project was a guitar. It was made out of a shoe box. A Ron Diaz Bottle *( I am 22 ). and an old hockey skate lace and I decorated it with some little debbie snack boxes.
Overall
Overall this course has tought me alot and has brought me out of my shell. I always had an open mind about things but my shyness always made it difficult. Now I just go into things with an open mind and always think before I react. Also this course has given me a different aspect of opinion in different ways and has also opened my eyes to realize different things that are going on in the world. I am very thankful for this class and want to thank Dr.V for being a beyong excellent Professor. Have a good one.
During this week we went on a trip to the GOODWILL. I never knew that GOODWILL was a place where it like a helping plan for people with disabilites to help them get jobs in the future. I think thats awesome. Seeing how the store works and walking through the factory really opened my eyes to how things get moved through the world and how they end up in certain spot. I also liked the game we played where we had to pretend to buy stuff because it gave me alot of good ideas and it just shows there are different ways to get things or make things that are alot more eco friendly. We also wrote out letters to a public official. I feel really good about this activity because it gives us a chance to help make some good.
WEEK 14
Seeing all the projects was really cool. It was nice to see the creative side in everyone. Also I liked doing the online assignments because I learned that I am not so knowledgable about certain fitness things as I thought I was.
Here is a picture of my project:
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My project was a guitar. It was made out of a shoe box. A Ron Diaz Bottle *( I am 22 ). and an old hockey skate lace and I decorated it with some little debbie snack boxes.
Overall
Overall this course has tought me alot and has brought me out of my shell. I always had an open mind about things but my shyness always made it difficult. Now I just go into things with an open mind and always think before I react. Also this course has given me a different aspect of opinion in different ways and has also opened my eyes to realize different things that are going on in the world. I am very thankful for this class and want to thank Dr.V for being a beyong excellent Professor. Have a good one.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Eye Opener: Online Learning Activites
The online learning activities that I did were Amandas, Jakes and Kristins.
After taking Amandas Fitness quiz I scored a 62.
Organized outline of what we were learning than had a fitness quiz.
What does your score mean?
You're standing just outside the ranks of 'fitness buff', so don't stop now. Your score indicates that you've got a good general knowledge of fitness, but are a little hazy on the details. With the recent fitness craze, you should easily be able to find the information necessary to fine-tune your fitness knowledge. With the proper knowledge, you will not only be able to optimize your fitness routine, but you'll also be prepared to avoid injury.
Jakes activity about childhood obesity.
This lesson was about childhood obesity. He had posted information then had a quiz to take at the end.
Questions1. What % of children worldwide are either obese or overweight? 10 %
2. True or False? Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing. True
3. What are some early effects in the psychosocial system of childhood obesity?anxiety and poor self esteem
4. The current generation of children has consumed higher levels of ___soft drinks___ and __Fast food_______ than ever before.
5. True or False? Diet and Genetics are the two largest factors leading towards childhood obesity. False
Kristins Activity
This activity provided information on smoking and then took a quiz.
I recieved 90 out of the 100 possible points. I thought it was a very informative lesson.
I thought all these lessons were very informative and I enjoyed this alot.
After taking Amandas Fitness quiz I scored a 62.
Organized outline of what we were learning than had a fitness quiz.
What does your score mean?
You're standing just outside the ranks of 'fitness buff', so don't stop now. Your score indicates that you've got a good general knowledge of fitness, but are a little hazy on the details. With the recent fitness craze, you should easily be able to find the information necessary to fine-tune your fitness knowledge. With the proper knowledge, you will not only be able to optimize your fitness routine, but you'll also be prepared to avoid injury.
Jakes activity about childhood obesity.
This lesson was about childhood obesity. He had posted information then had a quiz to take at the end.
Questions1. What % of children worldwide are either obese or overweight? 10 %
2. True or False? Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing. True
3. What are some early effects in the psychosocial system of childhood obesity?anxiety and poor self esteem
4. The current generation of children has consumed higher levels of ___soft drinks___ and __Fast food_______ than ever before.
5. True or False? Diet and Genetics are the two largest factors leading towards childhood obesity. False
Kristins Activity
This activity provided information on smoking and then took a quiz.
I recieved 90 out of the 100 possible points. I thought it was a very informative lesson.
I thought all these lessons were very informative and I enjoyed this alot.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Advocacy Project: Childhood Obesity Lesson!
Title: Childhood Obesity Lesson!
The Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to increase awareness of childhood obesity so we can try to alter the progression that childhood obesity seems to be taking.
Lesson time!
Watch this short documentory from ABC
Quiz
True or false (write in correct answer if false)
Children as young as 8 years old are being diagnosed with diabetes?
Can some of these illnesses “actually” kill these children?
The doctors had to purchase 2 scales to weight children that were over 200 lbs?
Daves dad died at age 52 from a stroke?
John Marx is in shape and healthy?
Parents are not to blame for childhood obesity?
The Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to increase awareness of childhood obesity so we can try to alter the progression that childhood obesity seems to be taking.
Lesson time!
Watch this short documentory from ABC
Quiz
True or false (write in correct answer if false)
Children as young as 8 years old are being diagnosed with diabetes?
Can some of these illnesses “actually” kill these children?
The doctors had to purchase 2 scales to weight children that were over 200 lbs?
Daves dad died at age 52 from a stroke?
John Marx is in shape and healthy?
Parents are not to blame for childhood obesity?
Friday, December 11, 2009
Read 'n' Seed 6: Final Review of "Obesity, Buniness and Public Policy"
Overview!!!
This book was one of the most interesting books I have ever read in a very long time, and I dont like reading at all. It gave me an in depth look at alot of different aspects on obesity and how society may or may not affect it and how government may or may not affect it. I am also glad I chose this book because learning the things I did will help me with my career in the future to be able to help people who struggle with obese problems.
3 most signifigant things:
-The main thing was that food companies do in fact target kids and obese people.
-The second most signifigant thing is that I learned that obese people who go get help start denying they need help once the doctors let them know how rough of shape there in.
- Third and lastly the book never really "said" this straight out but I got the feeling that the government wants obese people because they treat them as money makers for them.
What does it mean to me?
It means everything to me, this is down my alley for career paths and gaining the extra knowledge that I was able to obtain through this book is really going to help me in the future to be able to understand the issue better as a whole.
Recommendations?
I would definetaly recommend this book to anyone even if you are not trying to pursue anything in this field. The book gives you a better insight into our society as a whole when it comes to the obese population and can really open your eyes to the issues of obesity.
This book was one of the most interesting books I have ever read in a very long time, and I dont like reading at all. It gave me an in depth look at alot of different aspects on obesity and how society may or may not affect it and how government may or may not affect it. I am also glad I chose this book because learning the things I did will help me with my career in the future to be able to help people who struggle with obese problems.
3 most signifigant things:
-The main thing was that food companies do in fact target kids and obese people.
-The second most signifigant thing is that I learned that obese people who go get help start denying they need help once the doctors let them know how rough of shape there in.
- Third and lastly the book never really "said" this straight out but I got the feeling that the government wants obese people because they treat them as money makers for them.
What does it mean to me?
It means everything to me, this is down my alley for career paths and gaining the extra knowledge that I was able to obtain through this book is really going to help me in the future to be able to understand the issue better as a whole.
Recommendations?
I would definetaly recommend this book to anyone even if you are not trying to pursue anything in this field. The book gives you a better insight into our society as a whole when it comes to the obese population and can really open your eyes to the issues of obesity.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Share and Voice: My experience in this class
Hello,
I wanted to take this time to reflect on this semester as a whole and talk about the experience I have had in this class.
I will be honest..coming into this class I was hesitant and afraid as I am with every class that I take because I am an extremely shy person. But as the weeks came and gone and the videos we watched and even the trip to goodwill my perception of everything had changed. Instead of facing classes and new topics with hesitation, I started to come in with a real big open mind and with no hesitation at all. I have learned so much in this class and would recommend it to anyone even if they don't have to take it because it really creates a different slate for your life. I just wanted to take some time to get that out there and even though im quiet it was really cool getting to hear all of your opinions and emotions and hope the best for everyone in the future.
I wanted to take this time to reflect on this semester as a whole and talk about the experience I have had in this class.
I will be honest..coming into this class I was hesitant and afraid as I am with every class that I take because I am an extremely shy person. But as the weeks came and gone and the videos we watched and even the trip to goodwill my perception of everything had changed. Instead of facing classes and new topics with hesitation, I started to come in with a real big open mind and with no hesitation at all. I have learned so much in this class and would recommend it to anyone even if they don't have to take it because it really creates a different slate for your life. I just wanted to take some time to get that out there and even though im quiet it was really cool getting to hear all of your opinions and emotions and hope the best for everyone in the future.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 9 : Overall Project Reflection
What was your smart goal? and did it change?
My goal was to walk to school each day during the school week and I changed it these last few weeks adding no alcohol and also adding a salad to one of my meals each week.
What helped you be successful? What things got in your way? How can you address these in the future?Wanting to save gas and get into better shape were things that helped make the change succesful for me. The things that got in my way were the holidays and rainy days. I should probably get a rain coat or an umbrella or something, well not in this case some snow boots.
How did you benefit from this project? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about behavior change?I benefited saving a ton of gas from this project and getting the endorphins flowing every morning by walking to schol. I learned that if you keep at something it can become a habit. I learned that even if I dont want to do something you just have to do it and you will feel better.
How did others and/or the environment benefit from you changing this behavior?
Well I barely used my car doing this whole project and if I saw trash on the way I would pick it up. I think my change was for the good.
"Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _10_ hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy." Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 10__"
My goal was to walk to school each day during the school week and I changed it these last few weeks adding no alcohol and also adding a salad to one of my meals each week.
What helped you be successful? What things got in your way? How can you address these in the future?Wanting to save gas and get into better shape were things that helped make the change succesful for me. The things that got in my way were the holidays and rainy days. I should probably get a rain coat or an umbrella or something, well not in this case some snow boots.
How did you benefit from this project? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about behavior change?I benefited saving a ton of gas from this project and getting the endorphins flowing every morning by walking to schol. I learned that if you keep at something it can become a habit. I learned that even if I dont want to do something you just have to do it and you will feel better.
How did others and/or the environment benefit from you changing this behavior?
Well I barely used my car doing this whole project and if I saw trash on the way I would pick it up. I think my change was for the good.
"Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _10_ hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy." Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 10__"
Monday, December 7, 2009
Advocacy Project: Letter to a Public Official.
Keith Ellison
Minneapolis Office2100
Plymouth Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: (612) 522-1212
Congressman Keith Ellison,
My name is Keith Enstad and I am a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth Majoring in Health Education. I think that its very important in the under privelaged communities in Minneapolis to have a safe place for children to go and have activities so they can have a place to go to stay out of trouble.
Thats why I am asking you to vote yes for SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation. This bill deserves to be passed because I am from Minneapolis and see the struggle children have with obesity and not having a place to go to stay out or trouble.
This bill has been introduced and sent to the Chair of Cultural and Outdorr Resources and Finance Division. I strongly encourage you to vote yes because this wil only bring a positive movement for the community. If you have any question, comments or concerns feel free to contact me with the information below.
Sincerely,
Keith Enstad
(contact Info)
Minneapolis Office2100
Plymouth Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: (612) 522-1212
Congressman Keith Ellison,
My name is Keith Enstad and I am a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth Majoring in Health Education. I think that its very important in the under privelaged communities in Minneapolis to have a safe place for children to go and have activities so they can have a place to go to stay out of trouble.
Thats why I am asking you to vote yes for SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation. This bill deserves to be passed because I am from Minneapolis and see the struggle children have with obesity and not having a place to go to stay out or trouble.
This bill has been introduced and sent to the Chair of Cultural and Outdorr Resources and Finance Division. I strongly encourage you to vote yes because this wil only bring a positive movement for the community. If you have any question, comments or concerns feel free to contact me with the information below.
Sincerely,
Keith Enstad
(contact Info)
Friday, December 4, 2009
Reflections: Weeks: 11 and 12
This semester is going by really fast.....and I am really happy I got the oppritunity to take this class. Every week opens my eyes to new things to think about and create an opinion about and to research things as well.
Week 11
This week we started off by doing a enviromental literacy activity where we got into groups and basically defined what enviromental literacy was. I think this was good because we got exposed to different apsects of the enviroment and new terms. We also did another activity by looking at different items and thinking of things that we could use them for. I thought the best thing was the mini coffin deal. We all had some funny things for it.
Week 12
This week we learned what blog hopping was. I think that is pretty cool actually. We also did out photo essays and there were alot of cool ones and it was really cool to see all the different ideas all the classmates had. In my opinion this was one of my favorite assignments we had because I after 22 years I finally realized how my neighborhood is.
Week 11
This week we started off by doing a enviromental literacy activity where we got into groups and basically defined what enviromental literacy was. I think this was good because we got exposed to different apsects of the enviroment and new terms. We also did another activity by looking at different items and thinking of things that we could use them for. I thought the best thing was the mini coffin deal. We all had some funny things for it.
Week 12
This week we learned what blog hopping was. I think that is pretty cool actually. We also did out photo essays and there were alot of cool ones and it was really cool to see all the different ideas all the classmates had. In my opinion this was one of my favorite assignments we had because I after 22 years I finally realized how my neighborhood is.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 9 : My SMART Goal
My health goal for this week was to walk to school every day and to quit drinking and have a salad for a meal each day.
How did it go?
This week is probably by far one of the worse weeks I had. I did walk to school every day but I did not follow through with having a salad every day. The holiday made it extremely hard. Also with the drinking part, I did fail with that to. I am pretty upset with myself and I am hoping to finish strong. It was just hard being home and my friends like to go out alot so it was hard to avoid the drinking aspect.
FUTURE GOALS...
I am still going to continue my plan and just work alot harder at completeing these last few weeks or so.
Until next time good luck to everyone and good luck!
"Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _9_ hosted by Amy@eco-chic with Amy ." Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _9_"
How did it go?
This week is probably by far one of the worse weeks I had. I did walk to school every day but I did not follow through with having a salad every day. The holiday made it extremely hard. Also with the drinking part, I did fail with that to. I am pretty upset with myself and I am hoping to finish strong. It was just hard being home and my friends like to go out alot so it was hard to avoid the drinking aspect.
FUTURE GOALS...
I am still going to continue my plan and just work alot harder at completeing these last few weeks or so.
Until next time good luck to everyone and good luck!
"Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _9_ hosted by Amy@eco-chic with Amy ." Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _9_"
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Eye Opener: Photo Essay
My story.... When driving back to Minneapolis for the turkey day looking out my car window, I was wondering to myself through everything that we have learned being from a big city... how does the government and factories treat my neighborhood...I guess I never reall
y thought about how we are treated... so I went on a journey with my dad to capture images and see if the government and factories treat my city and I as an expendable means..... Here is my story...
The train they planted in neighborhoods and tore down houses for…
The Back yards to alot of the residents in my neighborhood.
Good landscaping?
Whats up neighbor? The factory next to this house was where they use to make and store dog food…
Kind of cool having a loading dock right next door? Not.
Piles of dirt from highway construction for someones back yard…I also asked one of the residents how the conditions are and they said “through the night all your house does is rumble from traffic, and during the day its even worse when they’re drilling” he wanted to be annonomous
y thought about how we are treated... so I went on a journey with my dad to capture images and see if the government and factories treat my city and I as an expendable means..... Here is my story...
The train they planted in neighborhoods and tore down houses for… The Back yards to alot of the residents in my neighborhood.
Good landscaping?
Whats up neighbor? The factory next to this house was where they use to make and store dog food…
Kind of cool having a loading dock right next door? Not.
Piles of dirt from highway construction for someones back yard…I also asked one of the residents how the conditions are and they said “through the night all your house does is rumble from traffic, and during the day its even worse when they’re drilling” he wanted to be annonomous
An elementary school with a run down play ground, next to a real busy road and in a bad neighborhood.
This here is a run down train track and electric pole and a plant right in the back yard of houses
Run down train track...housing to the left, factory to the right with huge smoke stacks...
This has really opened my eyes to the world I grew up and live in. I never noticed til now…
This here is a run down train track and electric pole and a plant right in the back yard of houses
Run down train track...housing to the left, factory to the right with huge smoke stacks...
Gun shop right next to section 8 housing…. Weird.
This has really opened my eyes to the world I grew up and live in. I never noticed til now…
Friday, November 27, 2009
Share and Voice: East Phillips Neighborhood
Doing some research on my advocacy topic I found out that East Phillips Neighborhood committee also known as EPIC, went to war to fight against a wood burner right in the middle of East Phillips Neighborhood! According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) the power plant would be;".... a Major Source of Hazardous Air Pollutants".
I think this is a great thing that people went to war and fought against this and won. This affects me because I do live by this nieghborhood and having this plan would have been extemely dangerous for the children of the neighborhood! I am proud of epic and hope there future plans continue to better the neighborhood!
Read 'n' Seed 5: 4th Quarter of Book "Obesity, Buniness and Public Policy"
Hey everyone and happy thanksgiving!
This is must mean that our semester i s coming to a close if this is the last posts for our books! sad times..
This time I read the last two sections of the book which would be section 5 and section 6. IN total the pages were 62 pages and section 5 focused on tobacco as a control model to decrease the problem with obesity and also economic and cultural effects of obesity.
IN part 6 they talked about a policy framework for confronting the obesity problem.
Section 5
According to the CDC smoking has declined from about 50% in adults to about 20% in adults since the year of 1964 when the Surgeons General Report came out. On the other hand according to (Mokdad 2005) the obesiy rate in the last decade has risen by 74% and also 1 out of every 5 adults is also reported as obese. The problem I see here is that as a country we havnt really found a good way to reduce the problem of obesity but in cigeratte smoking there seems to be some conclusion according to the statistics. I think it is important that we work harder as a country to find a way to help solve this problem because 74 PERCENT is a huge incline in percentage.
Another point that the author makes is that just like how smoking industries targeted people, food industries are also doing the same thing. I drove the down the street when Iw as back home for the holiday and I live in the inner city and I swear there are fast food resterraunts like every 10 feet or so. I think what we have to do as a society is to educate the consumer and help them realize what food industries are doing.
Another thing that the author brings up is the Pelham v Mcdonalds case. Thjs case was about a minor, that alledgly got fat and got bad health problems "becuase" she ate Mcdonalds... I think that this is a good thing to bring up but I disagree with the case and in all honesty I disagree with every case against fast food because people make their own decisions to eat there. You put the food in your body they didnt put it in you...
Section 6
This chapter is basically the summary of the whole book and emphasises on how we as people and the government can confront the obesity epidemic and also what are the main causes. SCHOOLS... seem to be one of the biggest causes because of financial issues that arise when it comes to food services. Also being educated on food...not many people truly understand the actual concept on food.
Summary:
I think both of these sections proposed very good information and also have a good outlook on whats to come and hopefully a change can be made!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 8 : My SMART Goal
mY sMaRt GoAl!
Yo and welcome to another week of some Eco-Chic!
My smart goal was to walk to school all 5 days of the week and also I added some other elements, such as no drinking of alcohol and also replace one of my meals with a salad each day as well.
dID i AcComPliSh iT and what were the challeneges and successes?
Well yes I did accomplish it but...................................................................this week was a little harder than most. I did quit the drinking for the week and it wasnt hard at first but it got harder especially during the weekend and I am out of town for hockey and everyone around you is also drinking. The salad part wasnt hard at all because I love salad and creating them and they just taste good in general I think. When I was a kid I thought different. I must have been a weird kid. Walking to school was pretty easy but the hard part is walking home later when it gets dark earlier and it becomes kinda depressing.
wIlL U CoNtInUe?
I will continue this same goal and I believe the alcohol things will get better. UNtil next time have a good one.
Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _8_ hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy." Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _8_"
Yo and welcome to another week of some Eco-Chic!
My smart goal was to walk to school all 5 days of the week and also I added some other elements, such as no drinking of alcohol and also replace one of my meals with a salad each day as well.
dID i AcComPliSh iT and what were the challeneges and successes?
Well yes I did accomplish it but...................................................................this week was a little harder than most. I did quit the drinking for the week and it wasnt hard at first but it got harder especially during the weekend and I am out of town for hockey and everyone around you is also drinking. The salad part wasnt hard at all because I love salad and creating them and they just taste good in general I think. When I was a kid I thought different. I must have been a weird kid. Walking to school was pretty easy but the hard part is walking home later when it gets dark earlier and it becomes kinda depressing.
wIlL U CoNtInUe?
I will continue this same goal and I believe the alcohol things will get better. UNtil next time have a good one.
Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _8_ hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy." Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week _8_"
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Advocacy Project: Issue Overview
Introduction
The topic that I am focusing on is health and fitness and improving the quality of life through daily activites.
The issue and problem is the lack of physical activity, especially within kids between the ages of 15-18 years of age. Which raises concern for me because being from a large city with a lot of children going to schools where gym has been limited, the children dont have much of an option to do anything physical. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1 in 7 low income preschool aged child is obese. Which is a deep important concept because something has to be done to help these children because alot of them dont have the resources or help. A community that is trying to address this issue is East Phillips Neighboorhood in Minneapolis. The community is trying to get a fitness center built into there community center for the youth. The legistlation that I am looking at that addresses this is Bill SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation.Th reason for this bill is to get a grant so the community center can build and furnish and equip a safe health and fitness center.
Who is affected by this?
I have looked high and low to try to find some information on this and have came up almost completely empty.... When I am talking about who would be affected I am going to start with who would be affected positevely. East Phillips is in Minneapolis where I am from and its a nieghboorhood that is full of poverty and low in come housing and also crime. Also when I go back home I notice alot of the children in the nieghboorhood probably close to 75% of them have some sort of weight issue. Thats why I think this would affect the community in a positive manner and would be a great thing.
Loses?
The research that I have done which I posted in my last blog, that nothing has been done for a while on this bill except that it was passed onto the cultural chair and finance division. I am going to assume because the information isnt really loaded on this bill that the money is a grant that the nieghboorhood is trying to get which is given by the government and that means it comes from taxes....taxes which people pay. So someone is going to have to pay money for this and it most likely wont be the people of East Phillips because the income is low and its a struggling neighboorhood.
Gains?
The people that would gain, would be the East Phillip community. They would be gaining another facility thats save for children and also is a outlet for them and also a place where they have an option to do physical activity and be healthy.
Consequences?
Once again I am unable to find any official consequences. BUT like I said before the way the community plans on paying for this is through grant money which comes from the government which would be a consequence in a sense that people would have to pay there tax dollars for the place and in turn the people who have to pay those dollars may not be happy with the idea of the fitness center and rebel against it. Another consequence that I can think of, only because I know the neighborhood very well is that it does bring the risk of bringing people that dont get along togethor in the same area, but in the same breathe this may also cease some of the violence in the nieghborhood if the gangs and kids have a common ground with each other.
Economic Issues?
There is no solid number of how much this is going to cost. But the cost that is going to come from the governemt which also comes from tax payers dollars will have an effect on them because the tax payers dollars that would go to pay for this fitness center would probably not use it because most likely they are not from that area.
The economic benefits go towards the community because they would then gain a fitness center for the youth, where the youth could than have a safe area and also start living healthier and become more active.
Social Impact!
The social cost of this issue would be tension between the tax payers who would pay for the community center and the nieghborhood where the comminuty is. This could be a huge social impact...the problem with this is East Phillips neighborhood and full of crime and low income and tax payers may see having there tax money go to this as a waste because of what the community already is. Also a negative social impact is that building somewhere where youth can go in this neighborhood could cause problem with bringing certain individuals togethor. The positive social impact that could arise, is that this health and fitness center could possibly give these kids a common ground and could possibly stop the violence in the future.
Barriers?
The barriers for this issue is the obvious. Where is the money going to come from and will people agree on having there tax dollars going into a fitness center in the hood. How can this problem be solved is a concept that may be really hard to address. But the community does have a board of memebers and having a plan of action and what exactly the money will be spent on would help alot in order for tax payers to understand completely what there money is going into .
Resources
The resources are obvious. The government is the resource that would be used for the grant money for the health center for the neighborhood because that is there plan.
History
The history on this subject is pretty vague. The community has been trying to make some change to better the neighborhood and did build a community center in May of 2009. Also they nieghborhood started a group called EPIC which means East Phillips Improvement Coalition. Epic is a non profit volunteer organization of people in the community that want to help and also be leaders to help the community get better. As far as I have found there hasnt been any official attempts to get a fitness center in the neighborhood because the community center was just put up in May.
Allies & Opponents
The supporters of this issue are obviouslly the people that are volunteering on the board to better the community and also the people of the community as well. The Opponents will obviouslly be the tax payers who are going to have to pay for this fitness center.
My Thoughts!
I think that the policy makers should make sure that there is a plan for how the community intends on spending the money exactly and that every option has been sought out before any money should be given out. I think that the policy makers should realize that this can better the community, because the community is full of crime and low income and also children who do have obesity issues. This fitness wellness center could bring positivety to the neighborhood. Another way that I would like for the policy makers to look at it is that the neighborhood is struggling already but has been making strides to get better and having this fitness facility in my eyes would only turn for the better of the community.
The topic that I am focusing on is health and fitness and improving the quality of life through daily activites.
The issue and problem is the lack of physical activity, especially within kids between the ages of 15-18 years of age. Which raises concern for me because being from a large city with a lot of children going to schools where gym has been limited, the children dont have much of an option to do anything physical. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1 in 7 low income preschool aged child is obese. Which is a deep important concept because something has to be done to help these children because alot of them dont have the resources or help. A community that is trying to address this issue is East Phillips Neighboorhood in Minneapolis. The community is trying to get a fitness center built into there community center for the youth. The legistlation that I am looking at that addresses this is Bill SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation.Th reason for this bill is to get a grant so the community center can build and furnish and equip a safe health and fitness center.
Who is affected by this?
I have looked high and low to try to find some information on this and have came up almost completely empty.... When I am talking about who would be affected I am going to start with who would be affected positevely. East Phillips is in Minneapolis where I am from and its a nieghboorhood that is full of poverty and low in come housing and also crime. Also when I go back home I notice alot of the children in the nieghboorhood probably close to 75% of them have some sort of weight issue. Thats why I think this would affect the community in a positive manner and would be a great thing.
Loses?
The research that I have done which I posted in my last blog, that nothing has been done for a while on this bill except that it was passed onto the cultural chair and finance division. I am going to assume because the information isnt really loaded on this bill that the money is a grant that the nieghboorhood is trying to get which is given by the government and that means it comes from taxes....taxes which people pay. So someone is going to have to pay money for this and it most likely wont be the people of East Phillips because the income is low and its a struggling neighboorhood.
Gains?
The people that would gain, would be the East Phillip community. They would be gaining another facility thats save for children and also is a outlet for them and also a place where they have an option to do physical activity and be healthy.
Consequences?
Once again I am unable to find any official consequences. BUT like I said before the way the community plans on paying for this is through grant money which comes from the government which would be a consequence in a sense that people would have to pay there tax dollars for the place and in turn the people who have to pay those dollars may not be happy with the idea of the fitness center and rebel against it. Another consequence that I can think of, only because I know the neighborhood very well is that it does bring the risk of bringing people that dont get along togethor in the same area, but in the same breathe this may also cease some of the violence in the nieghborhood if the gangs and kids have a common ground with each other.
Economic Issues?
There is no solid number of how much this is going to cost. But the cost that is going to come from the governemt which also comes from tax payers dollars will have an effect on them because the tax payers dollars that would go to pay for this fitness center would probably not use it because most likely they are not from that area.
The economic benefits go towards the community because they would then gain a fitness center for the youth, where the youth could than have a safe area and also start living healthier and become more active.
Social Impact!
The social cost of this issue would be tension between the tax payers who would pay for the community center and the nieghborhood where the comminuty is. This could be a huge social impact...the problem with this is East Phillips neighborhood and full of crime and low income and tax payers may see having there tax money go to this as a waste because of what the community already is. Also a negative social impact is that building somewhere where youth can go in this neighborhood could cause problem with bringing certain individuals togethor. The positive social impact that could arise, is that this health and fitness center could possibly give these kids a common ground and could possibly stop the violence in the future.
Barriers?
The barriers for this issue is the obvious. Where is the money going to come from and will people agree on having there tax dollars going into a fitness center in the hood. How can this problem be solved is a concept that may be really hard to address. But the community does have a board of memebers and having a plan of action and what exactly the money will be spent on would help alot in order for tax payers to understand completely what there money is going into .
Resources
The resources are obvious. The government is the resource that would be used for the grant money for the health center for the neighborhood because that is there plan.
History
The history on this subject is pretty vague. The community has been trying to make some change to better the neighborhood and did build a community center in May of 2009. Also they nieghborhood started a group called EPIC which means East Phillips Improvement Coalition. Epic is a non profit volunteer organization of people in the community that want to help and also be leaders to help the community get better. As far as I have found there hasnt been any official attempts to get a fitness center in the neighborhood because the community center was just put up in May.
Allies & Opponents
The supporters of this issue are obviouslly the people that are volunteering on the board to better the community and also the people of the community as well. The Opponents will obviouslly be the tax payers who are going to have to pay for this fitness center.
My Thoughts!
I think that the policy makers should make sure that there is a plan for how the community intends on spending the money exactly and that every option has been sought out before any money should be given out. I think that the policy makers should realize that this can better the community, because the community is full of crime and low income and also children who do have obesity issues. This fitness wellness center could bring positivety to the neighborhood. Another way that I would like for the policy makers to look at it is that the neighborhood is struggling already but has been making strides to get better and having this fitness facility in my eyes would only turn for the better of the community.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Reflections: Weeks: 9 and 10
The past two weeks were to jammed packed and to stressfull....
Week 9:
This week we were introduced to THOMAS. We also learned about advocacy and that let into our next assignment with bills of a topic that we chose. We also got into different groups to understand different topics of advocacy which I thought was pretty cool. I was in the group that talked about what is advocacy and we did a skit on showing the difference between advocacy and service.
week 10:
This week we watched a film called "Unnatural Causes". This was a film about people trying to make it and if and why there location and lifestyle makes them sick. I thought it was a good film to watch because it really opens up your eyes to the different lives people have to live and how priorities change through different phases people have to go through. I also liked the film because I could relate to it. Growing up when I was younger my family wasnt well off at all and I grew up in rough neighboorhood. But as time past my parents made it better financially so we got to fix up our house a little bit so now were a little better off even though I still live in the same neighboorhood I know what its like to live at the bottom and middle class stages and from first hand experience there is a definite change between the two.
I hope everyone has a good weekend and see ya Monday!
Week 9:
This week we were introduced to THOMAS. We also learned about advocacy and that let into our next assignment with bills of a topic that we chose. We also got into different groups to understand different topics of advocacy which I thought was pretty cool. I was in the group that talked about what is advocacy and we did a skit on showing the difference between advocacy and service.
week 10:
This week we watched a film called "Unnatural Causes". This was a film about people trying to make it and if and why there location and lifestyle makes them sick. I thought it was a good film to watch because it really opens up your eyes to the different lives people have to live and how priorities change through different phases people have to go through. I also liked the film because I could relate to it. Growing up when I was younger my family wasnt well off at all and I grew up in rough neighboorhood. But as time past my parents made it better financially so we got to fix up our house a little bit so now were a little better off even though I still live in the same neighboorhood I know what its like to live at the bottom and middle class stages and from first hand experience there is a definite change between the two.
I hope everyone has a good weekend and see ya Monday!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 7 : My SMART Goal
Hey!!!!!
Welcome back to another week of Eco-Chic!
Smart Goal:
My smart was to walk to school every single day whether or not it rains or shines, and I have to say the weather was really nice this week! I achieved my goal and it has became a habit so its pretty easy to do now.
Challenges/Successes
As far as challenges go...I had ZERO! I enjoy walking to school and it has been a big help getting my energy up in the morning.
Feelings?
I felt pretty happy everyday...Walking to school made me feel pretty good and more energized so I hope that continues.
What did I learn?
I learned that I should start picking up my walking pace because I know I am slow walker, but I realized this last week that im EXTREMELY slow when it comes to walking and I kinda just mosey along. So will try to to pick up the pace when I walk to school from now on.
Future plan?
I will be modifying my Eco-Chic lifestyle change a little bit...I have been having some personal issues so I am also adding that I am quitting drinking and staying sober until Dec 31st. Also I will be eating one salad for a meal once a day as well as keeping my old goal of walking to school every day.
Until next time have a good one everyone!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Advocacy Project: Healthy People/THOMAS
My Healthy People 2010 goal of interest
- My focus for my advocacy project is going to be focused on: Improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity.
- Objective: Reduce the proportion of adults who engage in no leisure-time physical activity. Target: 20 percent. Baseline: 40 percent of adults aged 18 years and older engaged in no leisure-time physical activity in 1997 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population).
Progress Quotient Chart
According to the progress quotient chart the no leisure time/no physical activity for 18+ is moving towards its goal by 15%, and regular physical (moderate or vigorous) is also moving towards its goal by 6%. Moderate physical activity by kids in grades 9th-12th is moving away from target by 25%. Vigorous activity for grades 9th-12th has also moved away from its goal by 10%. And participation in daily physical activity in grades school 9th-12th has also moved away from its goal by 5%. The most recent data collection was in 2003 so this data is about 6-7 years old.
Opportunities and Challenges
One the biggest challenges is that people have changed their lifestyle. Back in the 20th century daily life involved a lot of activities such as yard work (mowing lawn etc). Until a time came where chronic diseases and other bad health ailements supposedly arose from this type of lifestyle. Opportunities for professional development have increased within the field. The challenges are the lack of evidence for selected populations for physically active programs for them.
Disparities
According to the table White non-hispanic has the best rate for no leisure time and physical activity within people of 18+ years. American Indian have the worse and are at a percent of 50-99% of non active. The second group with the lowest physical activity rate is Hispanic/Latino group with a percent rate of no activity of 10-49 percent. The scale is basically the same or not specific enough also for all categories.
Emerging issues
The biggest emerging issue that still exists is if physical activity is the “pillar” to stop and prevent chronic disease and also to help stop/aid in mental illnesses.
SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation.
Title: Appropriating money to the East Phillips cultural and community center topredesign, design, construct, furnish and equip a culturally specific fitnessand wellness center.
Sponsor: S.F. No. 2039,Mary Murphy (DFL) as introduced - 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)
Latest Major Action: 4-1-2009 was referred to chair Cultural and Outdoor Resources and Finance Division.
Recommendation: Vote yes for SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation.
My political Representative: Keith Ellison.
- My focus for my advocacy project is going to be focused on: Improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity.
- Objective: Reduce the proportion of adults who engage in no leisure-time physical activity. Target: 20 percent. Baseline: 40 percent of adults aged 18 years and older engaged in no leisure-time physical activity in 1997 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population).
Progress Quotient Chart
According to the progress quotient chart the no leisure time/no physical activity for 18+ is moving towards its goal by 15%, and regular physical (moderate or vigorous) is also moving towards its goal by 6%. Moderate physical activity by kids in grades 9th-12th is moving away from target by 25%. Vigorous activity for grades 9th-12th has also moved away from its goal by 10%. And participation in daily physical activity in grades school 9th-12th has also moved away from its goal by 5%. The most recent data collection was in 2003 so this data is about 6-7 years old.
Opportunities and Challenges
One the biggest challenges is that people have changed their lifestyle. Back in the 20th century daily life involved a lot of activities such as yard work (mowing lawn etc). Until a time came where chronic diseases and other bad health ailements supposedly arose from this type of lifestyle. Opportunities for professional development have increased within the field. The challenges are the lack of evidence for selected populations for physically active programs for them.
Disparities
According to the table White non-hispanic has the best rate for no leisure time and physical activity within people of 18+ years. American Indian have the worse and are at a percent of 50-99% of non active. The second group with the lowest physical activity rate is Hispanic/Latino group with a percent rate of no activity of 10-49 percent. The scale is basically the same or not specific enough also for all categories.
Emerging issues
The biggest emerging issue that still exists is if physical activity is the “pillar” to stop and prevent chronic disease and also to help stop/aid in mental illnesses.
SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation.
Title: Appropriating money to the East Phillips cultural and community center topredesign, design, construct, furnish and equip a culturally specific fitnessand wellness center.
Sponsor: S.F. No. 2039,Mary Murphy (DFL) as introduced - 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)
Latest Major Action: 4-1-2009 was referred to chair Cultural and Outdoor Resources and Finance Division.
Recommendation: Vote yes for SF2039 East Phillips cultural and community center cultural fitness and wellness center grant appropriation.
My political Representative: Keith Ellison.
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