Blog #14

Blog #14 Which food issue is the most worrisome? Why? How would you solve the problem?

I think the most worrisome food issue is obesity. Many Americans suffer from excess body fat that has accumulated to the extent that it may have a adverse effect on health. These problems occur because of the many fast food restaurants that are around the world. Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breathing difficulties during sleep, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. I would solve this problem by having a safety act passed. This act should include forcing kids to eat nutritional foods and help them cut down on fatty food. This act will save many lives and let people live happily.

Blog #13

Blog #12 What should be done about GMOs?

The thing that needs to be done about GMOs is that they need to be taken out of the market. I object GMO's on many levels including safety issues, ecological concerns, and economic concerns raised by the fact that these organisms are subject to intellectual property of law. The food should put in grocery markets should be organic, like Trader Joe for example. Organic food doesn't have chemicals added to them and doesn't trick the consumer like GMO products.

Blog #12

Blog #12 What are at least three ways to prevent soil erosion?

A way to prevent soil erosion is by planting vegetation, trees, ground cover, shrubs, and other plants. Roots from these plants will help hold soil in place on the ground. Soil will not blow away due to wind, or be washed away from rain as easily. Another way is to create windbreaks, which are barrier rows planted along the windward exposure of a plot of land. Windbreaks made out of trees, such as evergreen trees or bushes help prevent erosion by preventing wind from blowing across your land. The third way to prevent soil erosion is to grow cover crops on farm land. When land is not being used during the off season, cover crops can help prevent soil erosion due to wind and rain.