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Hope for a Cure I chose to write about this topic because it is a struggle that I, and millions of people face everyday. This problem affects a large amount of people regardless of age or race. Many people are suffering from obesity related health problems, and the numbers are growing. Our children are even at risk. There are many contributing factors to obesity. I think the environment we live in is very significant to our daily habits. Everywhere you look, is a fast food restaurant with signs stating how delicious, and inexpensive their food is. The convenience is probably the most appealing factor. After a long day at work, no one wants to go home and cook a meal, or go to the grocery store. With "fast food" all you have to do is drive through, tell them what you want, and with out even having to get out of your car, you have your meal in about 5 minutes. One of the main reasons for craving this food could be caused from Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) or as restaurants call them "flavor enhancers." MSG is highly addictive and has also been proven to create obesity. I read in an article recently *"MSG Slowly Poisoning America"(5-1-04) that scientists were creating obese rats and mice for diet, and diabetes test studies. Since there are no naturally obese rats or mice, they had to create them by injecting them with MSG when they were born. They found that MSG triples the amount of insulin that the pancreas creates, causing rats and quite possibly humans, to become obese. This is a frightening thought when you look in your cupboards, and have to struggle to find something that does not contain MSG. Hughes 2 Manufacturers who use this product are required to list the use of MSG, but they have found a way around this by using different names. Some products even state that they are "MSG free" when in fact, they are not. Some other words for MSG *("The Excitotoxins - The Taste That Kills" (By Dr. Russell Blaylock, MD 3-6-03) include: hydrolyzed protein, sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate, yeast extract, textured protein, and hydrolyzed oat flour. These are just a few names they use. The list has about 15 or 20 additional alternative names for MSG. It is most commonly used in restaurants, and processed foods. Also in the article I read, the author asked a very intriguing question, "If MSG is not harmful, then why do they try to hide the fact that they use it?" I think if people want to solve the obesity epidemic, they should start with MSG, and its harmful effects on people. One of the harmful effects of MSG, is that it can contribute to panic attacks and anxiety. I have personally experienced this effect. I have a lot of anxiety problems and when I eat something that has a lot of MSG added, for instance: Chinese food, or Ramen noodles, it greatly increases my anxiety. But some foods are hard to stay away from when you are on a tight budget. This makes it nearly impossible to afford healthy or organic foods. I have tested this theory myself. I ate healthy for about two weeks, then I ran low on money, and I couldn't afford healthy foods. So for the rest of the month, I had to resort to Ramen Noodles, and Macaroni and Cheese. So, in regards to my experiences, I think money is a large contributor in healthy eating, and dieting today. I believe some of the obesity problems could be partly due to people relying on a miracle, or some kind of cure to take care of all their problems. I see several commercials everyday for products, claiming to be the next miracle that will solve all your problems. Then in words so small you can barely see, it states that this product will only work with diet and exercise. It is disappointing that these businesses will prey on people's hope's and desperation just to make a buck. I think if there weren't so much advertising, then maybe people would rely more on traditional ways of losing weight. Hughes 3 I think exercise is key to fighting obesity. Although, it is possible to exercise regularly without loosing any weight. But regardless of weight loss, it helps with health problems related to obesity. I have three children (I gave birth to five) and I was pretty petite. I never had a problem with my weight, but after having five children and coping with stress , depression, and eating for two so many times, you tend to gain some extra weight. I have tried just about every diet, a lot of exercise (riding a bike everywhere, pulling three kids), working out at the gym, and so far I have not found anything that works. You just have to find the one thing that will work right for you, something you enjoy. An important question comes to mind while exploring this subject. Are we teaching our children poor habits? Were we taught poor eating habits? Or could it be caused from the MSG added to our food over the last 50 years? Whatever the cause, the number of obese children seems to be growing rapidly. Maybe food has become some form of a new drug for coping with life's struggles. It is strange to think of food as a drug, but some people use it as a crutch, (myself included) it just seems to make you feel better, if only for a moment. I don't use drugs, drink or smoke. But I am addicted to certain foods, and I believe everybody has something to lean on for support, healthy or not. Maybe obesity should be more advertised, to let other people know they are not alone, that there is help for them, and that there is healthy ways to cope without resorting to overeating. My hope is for a cure to obesity in the near future, and someone putting a stop to adding MSG to our food. Hopefully this problem can be solved and as a result, a lot of health problems could greatly decrease. So don't starve yourself, yet don't overindulge, and remember we have little ones watching and learning from our every move. Try to break the cycle by setting a good example for healthy eating and exercise. Hughes 4 Works cited *Author unknown "MSG-Slowly Poisoning America" 1 May 2004http://www.rense.com/ general52/msg.htm *Dr.Russell Blaylock, MD. From the book "Excitotoxins - The Taste That Kills" 6 March 2003 http://www.rense.com/general52/msg.htm... great. i hope u get an A. i totally agrre with u on everything. you should become a model models are dumb! i think ur writing is rockin! well at least from, my point of view! keep up the good work A + You are a talented writer. This is an awesome paper. Let us all know your grade received? GOOD LUCK! In Journalism Great Document A + I like the paper. You sound like a genius in a good way. |
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