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(Double Project) __The Extraordinary Sciene of Addictive Junk Food__: Reaction The beginning of the article puts the reader under the impression that the men controlling America's largest food companies show a great concern over the dramaticly increasing obesity rates in America. "'We were very concerned, and rightfully so, that obesity was becoming a major issue,' Behnke recalled." The men agree that one thing that they shoud not do is nothing. While it was still only 1999, "The figures were staggering. More than half of American adults were now considered overweight, with nearly one-quarter of the adult population — 40 million people — clinically defined as obese. Among children, the rates had more than doubled since 1980, and the number of kids considered obese had shot past 12 million." As the conference continued I thought that their point relating junk food to cigareetes was interesting; while we take action about advertising tobacco to young people because of its harmful effects, we stand and allow them to intake unhealthy food which is severely harming them as well. As the article continues it emphasizes that food that is directed to be quick and healthy, like yogurt, is now full of artifical flavoring and sugar. Another problem that the men discuss is the lack of time that people have to prepare meals, like processed lunch meats and lunchables. While these prepared meals and foods are directed to be eaten as a meal, they have hardly any nutritional value. While these foods are tasty, they can also be addicitve as explained by the Frito-Lay scientisits "people get addicted to salt." Although the scientists, presidents and CEO's are aware that their foods are harmful but its appears as if they are taking baby steps to improve their foods like packaging small bags of carrots. "We act like a snack, not a vegeatble." If the companies are able to tranform the mindsets of Americans and food, they may be able to slowly reverse American obesity.

__Part I SuperTracker: Normal Diet__ After tracking what I normally eat for a four day period, it is evident that although I have a relatively healthy diet, it is not well balanced. I was well under the general needs of grain, vegetables, dairy, and oils. However, I ate too much fruit and maintained a normal level of protein rich foods. While I do not eat the same thing everyday, there are a few explanations for why I may be under. My level of dairy is below average because I am not supposed to be eating dairy, however, I do because it tastes good. Because of this I try and eat a very small amount. Also, since one of the days I tracked was a Saturday I ate more food from resturants that was less healthy than my regular school lunch. Additionally, I was under the average 2000 calorie daily intake which was surprising. I am having generally enough vitamins and minerals, probably from the great deal of fruit that I eat every day. On the other hand, I need to eat more minerals. My total fat intake was below normal, however, I am eating too many carbohydrates. To improve my diet I will eat more fat, minerals, grain, vegetables, and oils.

__Part II: Prom Weekend Diet__ I went into the second period of testing knowing that my results would be poorer than the first testing period. Overall, for the majority of the days I consumed more calories than in the first period. I was under most of our essential nutrients, however, my carbohydrate and protein intakes were satisfactory. I did not consume any vegetables and grains, unlike the first period, leaving me far below average. The only reason that would make the report state that my fruit intake was above average would be my excessive intake of V8 100% fruit juice. Eating this way made me feel extremely sick and lazy. __Possible Side Effects Inclue…__ (Single Project) See email