IE - Vanessa Klaric Nsouli (Essay-G)

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Essay- G

Do you think the lifestyle of the inhabitants of your city reflects behavior that is in line with sustainable development? In your opinion what should be improved?

By Vanessa Klaric Nsouli

Is North Americas food production (a basic human need) sustainable? Two key questions we need to ask ourselves are:

Not reallyHow is current food production impacting our long term Physical Health?What can we do differently?

1How is current food production impacting our long term Mental Health?What can we do differently?

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How is current food production in North America impacting our long term Physical Health?1

How is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Physical Health?

Food production in NA is controlled by only a few large corporations1The bigger pictureThese few corporations focus on increasing yields & reducing costs to stay competitive1

Antibiotics, Hormones,Pesticides are used in livestock to increase yields1

Other Chemicals are used to reduce costs in food storage2 PreservativesPackaging food in plastics instead of glass

1950s TODAY 1950s TODAY So What?

Antibiotics HormonesPesticidesHow is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Physical Health?What are the health implications of these food additives?The overuse of Antibiotics has resulted in resistant bacteria strains; making us more prone to diseases with no cures3Other Chemicals(e.g. BPA, Preservatives) many chemicals used in food packaging in NA do not even have toxicology reports9

Hormones in our food can lead to hormone imbalances; sometimes even infertility & breast cancer4

Some Pesticides have been linked to problems in the brain development of children; sometimes autism5

Two Examples:BPA (used in the lining of cans) is known to cause cancer6Preservatives have been linked to IBS7, heart disease & diabetes8 The Unknowns-Food packaging chemicals are exempt from FDA food labeling requirements as they are not physically added to the food9The lack of transparency-Chemicals NOT allowed in Europe/China are still allowed to be used in goods in NA2

Antibiotics HormonesPesticidesHow is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Physical Health?What can we do differently as consumers?Other ChemicalsPurchase organic and locally grown foods!Support local farmers simultaneously

BUT, organic food & farmers market food is usually a lot more expensive.10 What should we do?We are actually saving in our future health expenses as our health will improve!To mitigate the current added expense we can share the cost with friends & family! How?Purchase goods from large supermarkets less often as they usually carry goods contaminated with the mentioned chemicals1Find a way to share the extra portions of food we cook!

How is current food production in North America impacting our long term Mental Health?2

What does our Mental Health depend on?GENETIC- Some people are born happier than othersINTENTIONAL BEHAVIOR- What you do for others and yourself (Community Sense)CIRCUMSTANCES- e.g. Career & HealthSo, WHY is 10% of the American population Depressed12?How is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Mental Health?This is where we have the MOST control!

So, 40% of our HAPPINESS is at risk; and remember this is the percentage we have the most control ofOur sense of community is on a downhill11 Is this a global problem?How is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Mental Health?Why is depression so widespread in NA?

In FRANCE, children have a 2hr school lunch break; where they are educated on healthy eating while they socialize.13 The French Education Ministry has set a 30min minimum requirement for children to sit at the table.13In DENMARK, single parents have formed communities where families take turns making dinner for the entire community. Denmark was voted the happiest country on earth! 11

How is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Mental Health?Is the sense of community decreasing around the world as quickly as it is in NA? NO

In North America, individual size meals (either in the fast-food or frozen-food form) are vastly available. Most people in NA consume these types of meals on a daily basis15It is usually these types of food that also contain the highest concentration of the chemicals mentioned previously2

How is food production in North America (NA) impacting our long term Mental Health?What can we do differently as community members?In summary, share meals with your family, friends, neighbor!

Being part of a strong community contributes to what makes up 40% of our HAPPINESSTeach our children to eat healthy while socializingParticipate in &/or organize community dinnersTake the time to make a meal and share it with someoneBuild a strong sense of community! HOW?

What did we do about it?Let me introduce you to.

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Positive mood stimulator17

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Media Coverage:Front Page News PaperTVRadio

What NOW? Technology- to UNITE us rather than separate us! I am excited to support & witness cooked4U.coms future GLOBAL GROWTH!We NEED to take ADVANTAGE of

Food Inc. Robert Kenner. Eric Schlosser & Michael Pollan. Participant Media, Dogwoof Pictures, River Road Entertainment, 2008. Documentary. The Human Experiment. Don Hardy Jr. & Dana Nachman. Sean Pen. KTF Films, 2013. DocumentaryResistance. Michael Graziano. Ernie Park. Netflix, VHX, 2015. Safer Food for a Healthier You. Mathew Hoffman, MD. Michael W. Smith, MD. Web MD, Dec 18, 2008. http://www.webmd.com/diet/safer-food-healthier-youNon-cancer Health Effects of Pesticides. Sanborn M, Kerr KJ, Sanin LH, Cole DC, Bassil KL, Vakil C. NCBI-PMC. Oct, 2007. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2231436/What is BPA, and what are the concerns about BPA?. Brent A. Bauer, MD. MayoClinic. March, 2016. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/bpa/faq-20058331Food preservatives linked to obesity and gut disease. Sara Reardon. Nature, Feb 25, 2015. http://www.nature.com/news/food-preservatives-linked-to-obesity-and-gut-disease-1.16984Can Preservatives Cause Diseases?. Jeffrey Traister. Livestrong, Jul 20, 2015. http://www.livestrong.com/article/315306-what-preservatives-cause-diseases/When it Comes to Food Packaging, What We Dont Know Could Hurt Us. Elizabeth Grossman. Ensia, Oct 15, 2014. http://ensia.com/features/when-it-comes-to-food-packaging-what-we-dont-know-could-hurt-us/Why is organic food more expensive than conventional food?- FAQ. Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations, 2016. http://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq5/en/Happy. Roko Belic. Anne Bechsgaard, Gregory Berns, Roy Blanchard. Emotional Content, Iris Films, Wadi Rum Film, 2011. Documentary1 in 10 Americans Depressed. Michael Craig Miller, MD. Harvard-Health, Oct 5 2010. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/1-in-10-americans-depressed-20101002478 Do French Children Eat Everything? Lily Barclay. BBC-Good Food, 2014. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/karen-le-billion-french-children-eat-anythingFast Food Nation. Houghton Mifflin. New York Times-Books, 2000. https://www.nytimes.com/books/first/s/schlosser-fast.htmlFast-food and full-service restaurant consumption and daily energy and nutrient intakes in US adults. R An. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Jul 1, 1015. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v70/n1/full/ejcn2015104a.html#aff1News Flash: A Healthy Home-Cooked Meal Costs Less Than Fast Food. Brad Tuttle. TIMES, Sept 26, 2011. http://business.time.com/2011/09/26/news-flash-a-healthy-home-cooked-meal-costs-less-than-fast-food/Which Actually Makes You Happier: Home-Cooked Healthy Meals, or Indulgent Meals Out? Kelly McGonigal Ph.D. Psychology Today, Feb 6, 2012. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-willpower/201202/which-actually-makes-you-happier-home-cooked-healthy-meals-or

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