2008 Woodie Awards
Cycling puts students in control of their health
Cameron Williams
Issue date: 10/13/05 Section: Feature
Our culture has grown more and more sedentary. The latest technological advances are biologically degenerating - making things easier, faster and requiring less work.
Animals are supposed to work to survive. Humans are animals and are not removed from this just because they seem to be more intelligent.
Equally important as exercise is diet. Ever heard anyone say, "You are what you eat,"?
In chemistry and biology you will learn that every time something is eaten, the molecules that make up the food are broken down and become the molecules of that organism. When garbage goes in, garbage comes out. Your body is a result of what you feed it. Think about what you eat next time you pick up a soda, chips or a pastry.
Now that you are on your own, you are responsible for knowing about your health.
To view a more in depth chart visit http://www.coolnurse.com/calories_burned.htm.
Heart health is a growing concern in America. According to the American Heart Association, 335 people die from coronary heart disease CHD every year. About 1.2 million people will have cardiac arrest this year and about 494,000 will die.
Obesity is a major factor contributing to cardiac arrest. The survival rate for cardiac arrest is about 5 percent. About 65 percent of Americans are obese or overweight.
Cycling helps to improve heart function and strengthens your heart. According to The President's Council on Fitness and Sports of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, by keeping strong blood flow and elevating heart rate everyday, arteries flush out and don't develop clogs or harden. A healthy heart and arteries will save an ambulance trip to the hospital. Find the fountain of youth. Cycle!
Animals are supposed to work to survive. Humans are animals and are not removed from this just because they seem to be more intelligent.
Equally important as exercise is diet. Ever heard anyone say, "You are what you eat,"?
In chemistry and biology you will learn that every time something is eaten, the molecules that make up the food are broken down and become the molecules of that organism. When garbage goes in, garbage comes out. Your body is a result of what you feed it. Think about what you eat next time you pick up a soda, chips or a pastry.
Now that you are on your own, you are responsible for knowing about your health.
To view a more in depth chart visit http://www.coolnurse.com/calories_burned.htm.
Heart health is a growing concern in America. According to the American Heart Association, 335 people die from coronary heart disease CHD every year. About 1.2 million people will have cardiac arrest this year and about 494,000 will die.
Obesity is a major factor contributing to cardiac arrest. The survival rate for cardiac arrest is about 5 percent. About 65 percent of Americans are obese or overweight.
Cycling helps to improve heart function and strengthens your heart. According to The President's Council on Fitness and Sports of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, by keeping strong blood flow and elevating heart rate everyday, arteries flush out and don't develop clogs or harden. A healthy heart and arteries will save an ambulance trip to the hospital. Find the fountain of youth. Cycle!