Ted Talks are a great way to connect to the global world and some of the best scientists and most innovative thinkers. There is an incredible amount of information and so many of the videos available on the site are so inspiring and motivational. This video is a talk given by Jamie Oliver, a chef turned activist. He has big plans to change the way the world looks at food. In this talk, Jamie talks about how obesity has became one of the largest problems affecting the world today, and discusses the reasons why this change has occurred. He talks about the consequences to the environment, some of them quite surprising, as well as to our bodies. He also identifies some common sense solutions to decrease the negative impact of highly processed foods. Have a listen below.
The next video is also a very inspiring talk given at a Ted Conference, by Ann Cooper, the head of nutrition for Berkeley, California schools. She has got some really great and completely do-able ideas for school lunches. I definitely think this video is worth a listen.
Last but not least, here are numbers of some local influential people to get you started on your advocacy... make some calls, contact people, get conversations about these issues started! The only way we can begin to fix these problems is by speaking with people from all walks of life, spreading the truth and starting to work together to come up with solutions that work for all of us.
Wichita, KS Public Schools, Nutrition Services, Food Production Center, (316)973-2160. You can also email at: nutrition@usd259.net. The Director of Nutrition Services is Vicki Hoffman.
Derby, KS Public Schools, Food Services, Main Number: (316)788-8400; Contact person: Martha Lawson (316)8419, mlawson@usd260.net
Haysville, KS Public Schools, Food Services, (316)554-2219; Gina Lee is the Director. Her email address is: ginalee@usd261.com.
Maize, KS Public Schools, Food and Nutrition, (316)722-0900. Director is Julie Shrewsbury. You can use this link to contact them via email.
Mulvane, KS Public Schools, Food Services, (316)777-0442; Richard Hampton is the Director. You can reach him via email here: rhampton@usd263.com.
Well that's all for now, friends. Until next time, think green and stay positive!
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