Research

Our group research was on the movie called The Cove. It is a documentary based how Taiji, Japan continues to slaughter dolphins each year. So our group decided to focus on the why should our class care about this issue, and of course there are many reasons why.

Here was my research:

From a 1971 population-based investigation, data from 2 villages were selected: Minamata (high-exposure area;n= 779) and Ariake (low-exposure area;n= 755). The authors examined the prevalence of neurologic signs characteristic of methylmercury poisoning and the validity of the criteria. A substantial number of residents in the exposed area exhibited neurologic signs even after excluding officially certified patients.

Mercury levels in selected fish and shellfish  

VERY LOW

Shrimp
Salmon

BELOW AVERAGE

Crabs
Catfish

ABOVE AVERAGE

Cod
Canned light tuna

MODERATELY HIGH

Halibut
American lobster

HIGH

Grouper
Canned/Albacore tuna

VERY HIGH

Swordfish
Tuna sushi/Bluefin tuna

*Dolphins eat tuna therefore when the whalers/fishermen slaughter them for meat they don't realize they become

highly intoxicated with mercury since it eats from the food chain down-upward.

source:

Works Cited

"Science Stats." Science News 177.11 (2010): 4. Consumer Health Complete - EBSCOhost. Web. 5 Aug. 2013.

From 1932 to 1968, Chisso Corporation, a local petrochemical and plastics maker, dumped an estimated 27 tons of mercury into Minamata bay, poisoning fish and eventually, the people who ate them.

McCurry, Justin. "Japan Remembers Minamata." Lancet 367.9505 (2006): 99-100. Consumer Health Complete - EBSCOhost. Web. 5 Aug. 2013.

Nutrition Journal

Food log:

• Starbucks: grande cool lime refresher; Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Panini 
• Water
  
  • Gatorade series
  • Water
  • Kabob Shawarma
  • Agua de Nopal from El Gallo Giro
  • Jolly ranchers (5 pieces)

For our class assignment we had to monitor what we ate for at least two days. I realized doing this project I ate a lot of carbs, and consumed a lot of sodium from the drinks I had besides water. Water is always a healthy choice, but I need to stop eating junk food and eat more fruits and veggies. I was really surprised to find out how much fat,sugars and salts are in our food. I've always known that the food I consume is unhealthy, but I just can't help but eat it. It's cheap and good. Anyone else feel the same way?

The Fun Theory

 I think The Fun Theory is related to both our psychological health and a way to handle stress.
The way we should handle our stress is to have fun and relax once in awhile. Of course, it's easier said than done. If we just try to handle our stress better I think we will all be happier. 
Here's a link to my PowerPoint on how to be Happier with less stress. 

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1o5vMPB4Xi0TyjAyJKqBRmP0-lbow0tm-eZ9T_BS5fH9ksXv2NLenPch0UnXt/edit?usp=sharing

 http://www2.palomar.edu/pages/kfalcone/category/think-about-it/

Group Project