So, I have just started my sophomore year of college and have begun my journey into the world of science. I have been getting involved with our health club, and doing some volunteering with the homeless and what I am discovering, I find shocking. One main feature that my school likes to advertise, is our eco-friendly and health conscious campus. But recently, I have been wondering,how healthy is our campus? Do students really understand what it means to have a healthy diet? Is a diet always a good thing?
Our society has put a vast amount of pressure on the youth to stay skinny and to work out, which although has good intentions, also has the potential to do serious damage. In my opinion, the schools need to provide assistance to those who are just starting out on their own and teach them how to stay healthy. Nutrition is an important factor to learn so if students are always eating pizza, doughnuts and coffee, how well is their learning capacity? My goal for this year is to try and influence students to be conscious of their diets. Luckily, there are numerous farmers markets around me and although I know it can be more expensive, at least it is healthy.
I know time is always an issue for anyone but I am finding that you can make a stir-fry out of anything and still get all your daily nutrients. Let's spread the word and bring better health to our youth!
