Are We Really What We Eat, Article Review Example

This article examines the 2001-2006 Government Health Survey. It looks at blood tests conducted over a 3000 sample of children.  Preliminary findings indicated some 20% of children failed to get sufficient Vitamin D because of a lack of healthy eating and insufficient dairy products.  As such these children are placed at serious risk of life threatening diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes and bone infections. (Knight)

Nutritionists also describe a considerable lack of Omega 3 which is found in fish like Salmon and Tuna. These are considered necessary supplements to support a healthy brain, cardio vascular system and anti-cacogenic.  As  children turn more towards eating “junk food” such as hamburgers, sodas, fried chicken etc, they are prone towards weight accumulation and obesity. This in itself becomes a vicious circle because the food becomes habitual and the increase in weight promotes lethargy and the inability to take proper exercise.

The bottom line is that we become what we eat. Unhealthy fatty foods lead to unhealthy fatty people, whereas well balanced healthy food with regular exercise leads to healthy people with more self-confidence and positive mental outlooks.  The increase in obesity also leads to a lack of self esteem and ultimately psychological illness in addition to the health hazards outlined.

Works Cited

Knight, Pierce Hirst. “Are We Really What We Eat?” Health and Fitness (2009).