In other news today, health costs continue to rise and prescription medication is at an *all-time high. Is it a stretch to say that “We are what we eat”. If we connect the dots of eating unhealthy foods for decades, the results are high blood pressure, obesity, or ailments resulting  in prescription drugs and increases in health insurance. Last week I walked around the halls of my organization carrying a baggie containing 18 packets of sugar. I would proudly show this prize to anyone who made the effort to look in my direction. I proceeded to tell them it represented a 22 oz. cup of soda (actually, it is 17 ¾ packets, I was trying to avoid a mess).

As I step down from my soapbox, I reflect that I have an opportunity to create change, at least in my community. If we educate our youth on eating healthy, they have the knowledge to make an informed decision. One of the avenues to communicate that message will be done through the electronic media. Today's youth is attracted to the Internet like a magnet.  That is the means to reach our youth and move the program in the right direction. Without the youth's influence, the program will move lethargically. My hope is that I have not bored you and that you might be curious to log-on to my next post or ask a question.

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