This has been an enlightening course. I have learned so much
about chemicals, toxic exposures, climate change, and the public health
implications of it all. On a personal level I was reminded of my impact on the
ecosystem in producing trash and creating waste. I learned about the risks of
chemical exposures in my food and everyday products. On a professional level I
learned more about toxic exposures impact in public and occupational health.
Also, being able to differentiate the evidence available and the evidence that
is missing. Fully aware that the science is not always available, but the signs
are there when people get sick. Environmental Health and Occupational health
are a big part of public health, it is important public health professional are
aware of threats to a person’s well-being.
Living in California, I have many opportunities to access healthy seasonal food. There is a wide variety of vegetables and fruits available in the Fall. With so much variety and relatively short food miles in California, seasonal hospital menus can be a beneficial solution to support local farms, provide healthy options, and continue patient education on the importance of healthy nutrition with local seasonal fruits and vegetables. In the future, I would like to live in Washington state. Washington state also produces a lot of food and I decided to look up their Harvest calendar. This would be a shift if I decided to move there and eat local seasonal food. I would have to learn new and be okay in not eating as much citrus fruit. The article Obesogens, An Environmental Link to Obesity introduced a new explanation that chemicals can also impact our metabolism. There is overwhelming evidence that the cause of obesity is poor nutrition and limited physical activity that it is astonis...
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I thought this was an enlightening course as well. I like how you touched on how much waste we produce. After one of the lectures I realized how much trash I produce and use on a daily basis. For example, i always bring all my food in plastic bags and containers and just throw them away after and I rarely reuse things. I realized I could be so much better about this.
Great being in class with you