TED Lecture: Class is in session

Jamie Oliver

“I wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity” –Jamie Oliver, TED 2010

Of the TED lectures, two captured my attention the most, that would be both Jamie Oliver and Mark Bittman. However, of the two, Jamie stood out more. His youthfulness and the energy he gave off, made it more interesting. Despite that, the information Jamie shared not only made me more aware but left me astonished.  

I learned a lot through his presentation. Such as how kids and the newer generations are losing insight to what a true meal is. Fast food has been such a drug, that kids barely know their vegetables anymore.

It was quite depressing when Jamie introduced us to some obese little kids he knew. A four year old, who did not even start primary school yet, is already obese. A 16 year old girl who has a life expectency of only a couple years. Its sad to know that fast food caused this big dillema and actions towards stopping it aren't as important as they should.

I loved this video, it had many visuals, which made it not so boring! His presentation of milk and the sugar in it was quite fascinating. But the presentation overall was a job well done. And I do plan on using this information in my research paper. I need all the help I can! :)

Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman had the second most interesting videos of the three. His presentation was mostly facts that I did not know, so it drew me in with out a doubt.

There was nothing sad or depressing that he had brought up during his lecture.

The only thing that caught my attention was the way he explained how food in America changed, starting with the 1900s. Seeing the changes that our families underwent is amazing. We basically in other words, got lazy! We rely too much on fast food and others making our food.

                                                 

However, despite who was more interesting does not matter, what matters is what they are tyring to say! We need to make changes NOW. We need to fight back, make our own food, and stop being such lazy bums. We are in control of what we put in our mouths, and we are in controll of how our body figure looks like.

Jennifer Hudson chose to eat right, she went from a size 16 to a size 6. "If she can do it, you can too" :)