Make A Change : Improving the Physical Wellness of the World Today

Laiden P'oe P'in Binford

Ohkay Owingeh

“Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh Flag.” Infobase, Facts On File. American Indian History, online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=18626&itemid=WE43&iid=244850. Accessed 20 Sept. 2024.

Binford, Laden. Personal Photo. January, 2024. Author’s Personal Collection

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Personal Connection

Binford, Laden. Personal Photo. January, 2024. Author’s Personal Collection

I really connect with this topic because I grew up overweight and suffered from obesity. I want to share the knowledge that I have obtained with the youth today. Growing up I went through bullying and mental issues that affected the way I view myself and the things I do. I want to promote the normality of exercise and healthy eating. I see the youth and how unhealthy and in-active they are. I plan to target the youth because if they make that change now it will positively affect their future lives and generations after.

Binford, Laiden. Personal Photo. 2018. Author’s Personal Collection

Identity

“GEARING-EDGE: Nicola Valley enjoys rich cultural history.” Merritt Herald, 16 June 2016, https://www.merrittherald.com/gearing-edge-nicola-valley-enjoys-rich-cultural-history/. Accessed 22 November 2024.

"Sharing One Skin" by Jeanette Armstrong

In the article Sharing One Skin by Jeanette Armstrong she talks about the four main selves of the Okanagan people. Armstrong Talks about emotional, thinking-intellectual, Physical, and spiritual self. She states the dehumanization and result of new generations not being social due to technology. Armstrong tells the importance of family and community. She says that “Without land we are just flesh waiting to die.” (pg#468) Armstrong states this because we are connected to the land and once we lose that we lose ourselves.

Armstrong, Jeanette. “Sharing One Skin: The Okanagan Community,” in Jerry Mander and Edward Goldsmith (eds), The Case Against the Global Economy. San Francisco, CA, Sierra Club Books, 1996. Pp 460-470.

"And I went to school" by Joe Suina

The story "And Then I Went to School” by Joe Suina is about a young boy from Cochiti pueblo that grew up with his grandmother. He was raised only speaking his native language and with less normality of cleanliness. Suina starts talking going to school and it being the complete opposite of what hes used to. The boy is facing hardship for speaking his language and even practicing his tradition. Suina tells the story of his teacher basically talking down on the students to break them and redo who they are. It's only towards the end until he realizes who he is and who he has to be.

Suina, Joseph “And I went to school” memories of a pueblo childhood,”. New Mexico Journal of Reading, Winter 1985, Vol. V, No.2.

Federis, Marnette. “Examining the Painful Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in the US.” KQED, 3 August 2021, https://www.kqed.org/news/11883520/examining-the-painful-legacy-of-native-american-boarding-schools-in-the-u-s. Accessed 22 November 2024.

Binford, Laiden. Personal Photo. July 14, 2024. Author’s Personal Collection

"How place names impact the way we see landscape by" by B. Toastie

Memories and stories are connected to our land as described by B. Toastie in the article “How place names impact the way we see landscape” Tootsie explains how different memories and stories impact the view on the land. The Article explains what “place identity” is and how different people can have different views on the environment. It also goes over don't how the dont know the real story on the measuring-worm stone, do they go by a non-natives journal of the elders.

Toastie, B. “How place names impact the way we see landscape.” High Country News: Know the West, 1 May 2022, https://www.hcn.org/issues/54.5/people-places-how-place-names-impact- the-way-we-see-landscape.

History

Sugar Tax Overview

In this article “Sugar tax overview” it talks about the sugar tax and what the benefits are. The decrease of obesity and purchase of sugar drinks, “These changes will benefit public health by reducing obesity” It started off in Berkeley, California by putting a tax on sugar drinks. It soon spread to other cities around the globe. Soon after the U.S and others were realizing that it was mainly only affecting lower income families.

DiLascio-Martinuk, Tracey M. ..Esq. “Sugar Tax: Overview.” Points of View, Feb. 2024. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=a89cdf80-23f1-3035-a7f0-473193f6f318.

“Soda Tax at Healthy Food America.” Healthy Food America, https://www.healthyfoodamerica.org/tags/soda_tax. Accessed 9 October 2024.

Child Obesity in America

In the video “ Child Obesity in America” it is about the kids and their struggles. The kids are telling their stories and what they are going through physically and mentally. They are getting ready to go to a camp for overweight children. The kids are going through mental issues that affect their physical health. The parents are trying to do what's best for the children, but some efforts are just not enough.

“Childhood obesity in America.” Youtube, Uploaded by Best Documentary, May 30, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gw8OSndRAk

Fryar, Cheryl D., et al. “Products - Health E Stats - Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 1960–1962 Through 2017–2018.” CDC, 29 January 2021,

Perez, Johnny, et al. “Southern Del. school promotes healthier eating habits.” WHYY, 18 July 2024, https://whyy.org/articles/delaware-schools-snacks-nutrition-healthy-food-vending-machine/. Accessed 22 November 2024.

Junk Food in Schools

In the article “Junk Food in Schools” it talks about the junk food in schools and how it's everywhere including the cafeterias and vending machines. Schools don't want to change the junk food to healthy because they are getting tens of thousands of dollars from them and if they do they will lose the revenue. New rules and boundaries were set to influence healthier options. Recent obesity rates among children have doubled and tripled due to the food. The article also talks about how technology has an influence on children's desires for junk food.

Ballaro, Beverly, and Ann Griswold. “Junk Food in Schools: Overview.” Salem Press Encyclopedia, Aug. 2022. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=e100e580-3ebc-3a45-a925-4e49e749efcf.

Current State of The Issue

Obama’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, 14 years later

Obama's Healthy, Hunger Free act , 14 years later talks about the effect of the act and what it has improved. So far after 14 years 23% more fruits and 16% more veggies are in schools. It also talks about Mississippi's culture and how they had to alter a bit of the rules for kids to start eating the food. The biscuit is a big thing over there and if they kept it at 100% whole grain the kids of never ate it “If we serve a healthy meal that a student doesn't eat all were producing is a healthy trash can” (pg3) The article then goes into seeing what the first lady thinks and she doesnt think it matters what a kid eats as long as the lid has a meal.

Tidwell, Teirrah. “Obama's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, 14 years later.” The Reflector, 21 February 2024, https://reflector-online.com/28000/news/obamas-healthy-hunger-free-kids-act-14-years-later/. Accessed 5 November 2024.

Education committee taking a closer look at school meal programs

In this video by 6News WOWT they inform us about how Nebraska lawmakers are talking about free, reduced, and full priced meals in school. Lawmakers are talking about 2 poverty indicators that measure eligibility for free or reduced lunch. Lawmakers are revising IRS numbers and community eligibility programs to determine the level of poverty in schools. A majority of people say that it should stay free to limit the bullying it will cause .Lawmakers also discuss formulas to get reimbursed from the food they will provide> Cost will change depending on how much the student pays.

“Education committee taking a closer look at school meal programs.” Youtube, Uploaded by 6 news WOWT, November 8, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv6tLxm0y-I

Global Connections

Expanding options for tackling obesity in Japan

Expanding options for tackling Japan's obesity rate and its obesity related diseases. Japan only has a 4.5% obesity rate but the related health conditions are worse. Japan has wanted to use a BMI obesity classification of 25 instead of 30 to promote the notification of obesity sooner for people to make that change sooner. They have been promoting anti-obesity drugs to limit obesity. Japan says this isn't a cure but with healthy eating and exercises can lead to a longer healthier life. (pg3)

Expanding Options for Tackling Obesity in Japan.” Nature, Oct 4, 2023 www.nature.com/articles/d42473-023-00332-0.

Health Risks of Overweight &Amp;Amp; Obesity.” National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 31 Jan. 2025, www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/health-risks#:~:text=In%20this%20 section:,Mental%20health%20 problems.

Health Risks of overweight & obesity

The National institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney diseases released this article about the health risks of being overweight and obesity. This is information on a majority of health conditions from type 2 diabetes to mental health problems. They explain what each issue is and ways to control, prevent, and clear the problem. They explain what each issue can lead to and how big of an issue the problem is.

Childhood Obesity in Hawaii: the role of the health care provider

Childhood obesity in Hawaii is a big problem within low-income children as 40% enter kindergarten are overweight or obese. Okiro talks about the behaviors that led to this and what choices today's children make to set them up on the path to obesity. A big problem for the kids is Krispy kreme donuts and high calorie snacks. Towards the end Okiro says that if the change is to be made it has to start with the parents and then the kids. It talks about the importance of this issue and how healthcare providers need to express in a sensitive way that this is serious and make sure that parents understand this and what they need to do to help.

Okihiro, May. “Childhood Obesity in Hawai‘i: The Role of the Healthcare Provider.” July 2011, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3158457/. Accessed 6 February 2025.

Hartwell, Jay. “Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo%CA%BBole. Accessed 20 February 2025.

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