We chose to donate to The Place 2B, because it helps teens just like us around here. They help displaced homeless or at risk youth. The shelter gives the teens a place to stay and hang out. A meal is served to the teens every night. They provide job skills and resources for other services and other housing programs.
They have a list of current needs on their website. The things they need made us realize how lucky we are. They literally need the most basic things that we all take for granted. The items that we have chosen to donate are new underwear, white t-shirts, maxi pads, poster board for school projects, new white socks, hoodies, and individually wrapped after school snacks. We plan to go out shopping and spend about $50 on the different items. After we purchase them, we plan to deliver them to The Place 2B.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Top Issues
Obesity
Obesity is caused by several different things, but it can be prevented. Americans are lazy and don't think about what they are putting into their bodies. There are different diseases that contribute to obesity, but all that weight isn't just put onto you the day you are diagnosed with one of these diseases. It builds up over time. Unhealthy food, overeating, and lack of exercise are the factors that truely cause obesity.
I feel that obesity is a huge problem. It can cause so many different issues for the bodies. There are a lot of diseases that are caused by obesity. Some of these health issues include Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary heart disease, certain cancers, hypertension, strokes, sleep apnea, and many others. Along with these issues, kids are made fun of for being overweight, parents can't play with their children, and it is just not a comfortable way of life.
This issue has impacted our community, school, country, and other countries as well. It isn't an issue that is just centralized in one area. Because of obesity, people all over the world are developing diseases that are ending their lives sooner than necessary.
People need to be educated about obesity. It needs to be talked about in schools and expressed through media. People don't like to talk about obesity because it offends those who are considered obese. But they aren't living a healthy life, they need the boost and information.
Over Eating
Over eating can be caused by different things, but it is all in the head of the over eater. People over eat when they are feeling different emotions. Instead of handling issues in a healthy way, people over eat when they are sad, angry, lonely, and bored.
I think this is a problem, because it can lead to obesity, which is an issue I feel strongly about. If this issue is taken into perspective, it can help prevent obesity around the world. This isn't just something that people choose to do, though. It is considered an eating disorder.
This issue has impacted the world like obesity has. It spreads everyday. The more people over eat, the bigger they get, and the bigger the issue gets. It leads to obestiy which leads to many health issues. As this issue grows, it becomes more accepted.
This is something that could go along with obestiy, and it could be expressed through media and education as well. If people are taught about obesity, it scares them. Once people are informed about obesity, they should be told about over eating. They need to know that if they over eat, they may reach that point.
Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is the worry about where your next meal is going to come from. Not the worry like what type of food you are getting and the poor conditions it came from, but the worry that you may not get any food what so ever. This is caused by an economic issue. People living in poverty struggle with paying for their meals every day.
I feel strongly about this topic, because it too, can lead to obesity. If you are worried about where your next meal is coming from, you aren't even thinking about the nutrients you are putting into the body. You will be purchasing the cheapest food you can. This food is normally unhealthy junk food.
This issue hasn't necessarily impacted my community, but it does impact people all over the world. People living in poverty are those who have been hit with this. This causes these people to live unhealthy lives. It can lead to diseases, malnutrition, and many other problems.
It is extremly important to take action in this. People donate to the food pantry all the time, but what help is that doing? What kind of food is being donated? Junk food. It adds to the piles of unhealthy food that are feeding the less fortunate. People need to be informed and told to donate healthy food.
Obesity is caused by several different things, but it can be prevented. Americans are lazy and don't think about what they are putting into their bodies. There are different diseases that contribute to obesity, but all that weight isn't just put onto you the day you are diagnosed with one of these diseases. It builds up over time. Unhealthy food, overeating, and lack of exercise are the factors that truely cause obesity.
I feel that obesity is a huge problem. It can cause so many different issues for the bodies. There are a lot of diseases that are caused by obesity. Some of these health issues include Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary heart disease, certain cancers, hypertension, strokes, sleep apnea, and many others. Along with these issues, kids are made fun of for being overweight, parents can't play with their children, and it is just not a comfortable way of life.
This issue has impacted our community, school, country, and other countries as well. It isn't an issue that is just centralized in one area. Because of obesity, people all over the world are developing diseases that are ending their lives sooner than necessary.
People need to be educated about obesity. It needs to be talked about in schools and expressed through media. People don't like to talk about obesity because it offends those who are considered obese. But they aren't living a healthy life, they need the boost and information.
Over Eating
Over eating can be caused by different things, but it is all in the head of the over eater. People over eat when they are feeling different emotions. Instead of handling issues in a healthy way, people over eat when they are sad, angry, lonely, and bored.
I think this is a problem, because it can lead to obesity, which is an issue I feel strongly about. If this issue is taken into perspective, it can help prevent obesity around the world. This isn't just something that people choose to do, though. It is considered an eating disorder.
This issue has impacted the world like obesity has. It spreads everyday. The more people over eat, the bigger they get, and the bigger the issue gets. It leads to obestiy which leads to many health issues. As this issue grows, it becomes more accepted.
This is something that could go along with obestiy, and it could be expressed through media and education as well. If people are taught about obesity, it scares them. Once people are informed about obesity, they should be told about over eating. They need to know that if they over eat, they may reach that point.
Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is the worry about where your next meal is going to come from. Not the worry like what type of food you are getting and the poor conditions it came from, but the worry that you may not get any food what so ever. This is caused by an economic issue. People living in poverty struggle with paying for their meals every day.
I feel strongly about this topic, because it too, can lead to obesity. If you are worried about where your next meal is coming from, you aren't even thinking about the nutrients you are putting into the body. You will be purchasing the cheapest food you can. This food is normally unhealthy junk food.
This issue hasn't necessarily impacted my community, but it does impact people all over the world. People living in poverty are those who have been hit with this. This causes these people to live unhealthy lives. It can lead to diseases, malnutrition, and many other problems.
It is extremly important to take action in this. People donate to the food pantry all the time, but what help is that doing? What kind of food is being donated? Junk food. It adds to the piles of unhealthy food that are feeding the less fortunate. People need to be informed and told to donate healthy food.
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