- Utilizing the first article, discuss what is locally grown and what is currently in season in your area.
Locally grown produce includes products that are harvested regionally and require limited transportation. They boost local agricultural economy while supporting local farmers. Produce that is locally grown in my region includes multiple options, mostly because California is a central hub for produce. Some items include apples, artichokes, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, garlic. etc.
- Discuss your thoughts on seasonal/local foods and hospital menus.
Food as medicine is a concept that has been gaining traction within the food industry in across the country. Food, when consumed in it's most whole and fresh state can act as medicine or can also help prevent diet-related illnesses. By introducing fresh, while, and local options to patients within a hospital setting, providers are introducing alternative and/or complementary forms of healing to patients via dietary options.
- Find a Harvest Calendar for your state (or a state you are interested in) utilizing the link in the first article (found underneath the example Harvest Calendar for New York State).
Although I couldn't find an image to insert, here is an interactive link that shows seasonality based on produce type in California.
- What are your thoughts on the second article? Have you heard of obesogens before?
I had never hear of obesogens prior to this article, but I'm super interested in learning more about them. Growing up, I consumed a lot of processed foods and fast foods (at least 1-2 times per week). As I've aged, I find it extremely difficult to loose weight even though I've completely changed my diet and now mostly consume whole foods, seasonal produce, low fat, sugar, and sodium options. I've never really considered this possibility, but thinking of my diet growing up, Im interested in knowing how that diet has affected my ability to metabolize as I've aged. Holtcamp (201) mentions, "...early-life exposures to certain obesogens may alter some individuals’ metabolism and fat-cell makeup for life". I'm curious to know if this is the reason it has been more challenging for me to manage my weight and decrease my abdominal fat storage.
- Pick one of the potential obesogens discussed in the article and using your resources from earlier modules (such as toxnet), do some research on this potential obesogen. Share what you found!
Phtalates: This obesogen is found in multiple household products including: toys, furniture, and food packaging. Phtalates are introduced via multiple exposure routes including the major three: inhalation, dermal, and ingestion. Commonly found in plastic, this obsogen increases the risk of type II diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Referenced Article can be found here: Phtalates
Hi Nalleli,
ReplyDeleteObesogens is an interesting topic that needs further research so we fully utilize this knowledge to make positive impact on the health outcomes for everyone. I had no idea that phtalates were obesogens, I need to educate myself on potential obesogens-thanks for sharing.
Hello Nalleli! I agree that multiple households products do have have phtalates. We need to be concerned if we have children and how they affected by it. We also need to make sure that we are conscious of our what obesogens we are putting into our bodies. Further research does need to be done for obesogens since we know very little.
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