USDA and HHS Declare New Dietary Guidelines to Help Address Obesity Epidemic in America

Recently, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius along with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the government’s evidenced-based, release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new nutritional guidelines are designed to help promote better health along with improved nutrition and to help decrease the widespread of obesity.

According to the USDA, there are more than one-third of children and adults in America that are overweight. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 7^th edition, is aimed at placing more urgency on reducing high-caloric consumption while influencing the increase of physical activities.

“The 2010 Guidelines are being released at a time when the majority of adults and one in three children is overweight or obese and this is a crisis that we can no longer ignore,” said Secretary Vilsack. “These new and improved dietary recommendations give individuals the information to make a thoughtful choice of healthier foods and to complement those choices with physical activity. The bottom line is that most Americans need to trim our waistlines to reduce the risk of developing diet-related chronic disease.” The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans also focuses on encouraging Americans to add more healthy foods to their diet such as fat free and low-fat dairy products and whole grains while consuming less sodium (salt), trans fat, and added sugars (i.e., high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrates, and dextrose).

“Helping Americans incorporate these guidelines into their everyday lives is important to improving the overall health of the American people,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius. “The new Dietary Guidelines provide concrete action steps to help people live healthier, more physically active and longer lives.”

These Dietary Guidelines assist policymakers in applying and designing nutrition-related programs. They also form federal nutrition assistance programs such as Meals on Wheels for seniors and the school meal plans for grades K-12. The Guidelines provide tons of information and dietary advice to dieticians and many other health professionals.

More information on dietary guidelines can be found online, visit www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines and www.healthfinder.gov/prevention. The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines is available at www.dietaryguidelines.gov.

"Growth"

To Whom It May Concern:

I sincerely apologize for my absence, for I was taking time to become anew, reinvented. This particular blog is titled "Growth," because I strongly believe growth is important. Growing on the inside as well as the outside. I took time from blogging to do what I felt was needed. Now, in a new year, with new dreams, visions and goals I have returned. Along with growth changes can occur. In my case, they were good changes. Changes in which I have grown and matured.

Let me start off by saying, I am slowly progressing in the cessation of my main philosophy; my "Philosophy's as a Chiefaholic." I decided that's not where I would like to spend the rest of my life. Spending hours in a constant state of "false heavens" has been a personal struggle for years. The constant wants and dreams being misguided or even misled due to the fact of the love for that "chief." I plan to eventually quit and never fall victim again. Allowing me to expand my horizons even further than I could imagine. So now my blog; my mindset; my dreams; have slightly shifted. I think a new light, however, still maintaing true to myself.

Instead of me sounding angry and disturbed in my thoughts, I will now try to deliver more positive, uplifting opinions. My thoughts will no longer be clouded by the chief.

If you haven't noticed by now, the way that I type has changed. I'm more careful and attentive to what I want to say and how to say it. Looking back at past blogs, there are many errors that show how inexperienced my craft was. I'm more on the path to writing as a journalist; writing more "intelligently." You may, however, still not agree with everything that I have to say/write. And there is no disrespect in saying this but, "this is still my shit!"

I would like to thank you - truly thank you - for taking time to read this. This post is rather short because its an introduction to the growth. Encouraging you to continue to stick around with me and notice what growth has done for me. You won't regret it!

THEE one and only,

theAMEX©

H. A. T. E.

This post right here... is directed to all the Hoe Ass people That Envy or in better terms, the ones that H. A. T. E. Now Im not tryna make it seem like im hatin on the haters. But I think sum folk jus need to wake up. What is the purpose for it? Where does the envy or hate stern from? Why be filled wit so much of it? These are just a few of the questions that pop into my head, when I hear someone verbally degrading another person. A joke here and there never hurt nobody! And yes... everyone IS entitled to their opinion. But give it a rest. Its a FINE LINE between being opinionated and jus flat out hatin. What tha fuck do people get out of it? I firmly believe its originated from jealousy and/or "low-self." But im not gonna get into all that right now, thats a totally different post at a totally different time.
Hoe Ass people That Envy... Im pretty sure sum folk gone read this and start hatin on my thoughts, my PHILOSOPHYS... and thats all tha fuck a hater is good for, F.Y.I., thats what they do! Someone wise once said to me, "If they not hatin on you then you a nobody!" If I may...? Thats sum facts fo' yo ass. I personally dont like hatin on people, I keep it to myself IF I do have something to say. Most of the time, i see folk and jus keep it movin bout my business. If they look funny, I giggle and keep it movin. No need to dwell on it, no need to make it obvious, no need to hate. Thats where... If I may, again...? You hatin bitches get it fucked up. Im not worried about anyone having anything negative to say about me! Its a lot of folk out there that feels the same! Hate all you want; Im losing no sleep. Nada! Words dont pretty much bother me, let alone intimidate me.
Hoe Ass people That Envy need to take a chill pill. Or jus smoke a nice lil blunt. Sit the fuck back and enjoy YO life. Do what works best for you. You should never feel like you are worthy enough to pass judgement on another human being. Never! When folk be around me hatin, I jus be lookin at them; neurons and synapses start firin like a muhh'fucka. And thinkin to myself, gone head & hater wit'cha Hoe Ass. Hoe Ass people That Envy generally hate on people ALL the fuckin time. You kno... that petty mo'fo you always be around and they constantly yammerin off about someone else. What they got... how they got it... why they got it... who they did to get it; that type of shit. Mind yo mutha fuckin business bitch. HOW DID IT COME FROM YOU SIMPLY STATING YOUR OPINION, TO YOU THROWIN DIRT ON SOMEBODY NAME??? Hoe Ass people That Envy are slaves trapped in their own world for petty lusts and desires. Hoe Ass people That Envy always got somethin to say. I cant say it but so many times... Get yo hatin ass the fuck ON.
This was pretty much a(n) Amex© Public Service Announcement.......
I jus had to do it... I jus had to say somethin about the people, the petty people.
And if you took time to read my entire post, and you hatin on it... Well...., no need to say it! But I will say this
Get yo hoe ass the fuck on HATER!


{oh yea... all comments are welcomed & appreciated}

"Im'a be where I'm at"

The Daily Respiration

Breathe in, breathe out,
Its all apart of respiration.
With no air, you'd blackout.
Just inhale it in & blow it out;
Its easier with communication.
Breathe in, breathe out,
Whats this poem really about?
Contraindication?
With no air, you'd blackout.
Or maybe you'd green out?
Sounds funny right, no exaggeration.
Breathe in, breathe out,
Head start spinnin, you should take a timeout.
Breathings not right, probably hyperventilation.
With no air, you'd blackout.
Its something everyone should read about;
The Daily Respiration!
Breathe in, breathe out,
With no air, you'd blackout.

My Philosophy's (from a chiefaholic)

Hey...
What does philosophy mean to you?

Philosophy (phi ' los ' o ' phy)

• Love & pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means & moral self-disciplne.
• A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity.
• A system of values by which one lives : has an unusual philosophy of life.

My definition of philosophy is somewhat different from the Webster's version, but still slightly similar. To me it means, my ideas, my thoughts. When I think of the word philosophy... i have a specific way in which I choose to act, speak, think, & live by. I'm a very intellectual "muhh'fucka!" Very unique, very different from the ordinary; one of a kind. So, I have to live by a specific "philosophy" just to attain the knowing of being an original. I type a certain way. I talk a certain way. I even write a certain way. "Damn... How many pairs of shoes you got?" I got a lot of shoes, because shoes... are the "center" of the entire outfit! Smile. I liked to be noticed by whats on my feet. Because... that's me & that's my PHILOSOPHY!

True... folk gone hate, its the natural way of life. See! I done did it again. I'm tellin you how i think, when it comes to somebody & they negativity. So, ummm... yea, they gone hate on you. Love to hate Amex! It took me a long time to realize that... I cant make everybody happy, I cant make everyone like me. I'm a strong believer in karma, so I feel what go around, will come right back around. So then guess what? I grew up! Realized that... the world is filled wit good & evil. Its been that way since the beginning of time. Its natural, its normal. I, however, do not hate on nobody. FOR WHAT? I'm on something better, always. Ain't got time for the negative energy you tryna throw my way. I simply just, don't entertain it. Its alotta folk that don't care for Amex, or jus flat out don't like Amex, & always got something smart to say about Amex. And.............................................................................................................. Like I said, don't matter. Hate all you want, wit that hatin ass chatter. Petty bitches don't like me, but they never try me. I'm always on some other shyt, you niggas can slide by me. Just me... expressin whats goin on in my head, my world, my philosophy.

Another philosophy or "motto" of mines is, "Perfection Is Everything!" Meaning, if you gone do it (whatever it may be), do it big! Never sell yourself short. Always strive to be the best. Like Remy Ma said, "You gotta have the mind state, like I'm so great. Cant nobody do it like you do..." They always say that you should dream big & hold onto that dream till you make that shit happen. Anytime Amex do somethin, that guy doin it BIG. "Everything we do, we do it B-I-G!" Now take it the fuck how you want to, but I'm not braggin or boastin. Or tryna come off as cocky, just tryna tell you keep up (for all you letchup eaters out there), or get the fuck out the way. You blockin my shine!

Weed... Marijuana... Cannabis... Trees... Fiyah... Mary...
It goes by alot of different names. And majority of the time, I'm always referring to it (weed) in my philosophys. Just as I (Amex) refer to myself in the third person. Its apart of my world, its me. Over the years, I have acquired the habit. And I'm not ashamed of it, at all. Its not stoppin shit & its not as bad as folk make it out to be. Different folk use the drug for different shit & I have my reasons. Guess what... I'm gone continue to talk about it, & write about it, & rap about it, & think about it for as long as i can. Kid Cudi said it best, "This will be my world!" Watch & see.

To sum it all up... Muhh'fuckin haters exist. If you ain't got nobody hatin on you, then you ain't nobody. They gone be right there every step of the way. They gone hate on the weed smokers, they gone hate on how you chose to dress or present yoself. Folk gone hate on you cuz they miserable & jus wanna hate. That's all they know. The type of muhh'fucka that hate to see somebody doin better than them. I'm jus gone continue to chief my greens, gettin higher to my dreams. I'm gonna stay on my hustle & flow, ignorin all those... that's out to get me, yea I mean stop me. Muhh'fucka try it, gone head & doubt me. Certified hustla, certified "G", I'm the type'a nigga make ya spend ya money on me. All my shits legit, no stuntin here babe... Grown man status, that's why these muhh'fuckas hate me. But haters gone hate, while I'm still gettin paid. Bitch... I'm always on my grind EARLY, while you hatin pussy niggas LATE... Be on the lookout in my blogs bout my different theories, or philosophys! I'm gone try & keep it different. I'm gone try & keep it simple as can be, while still givin you 100 percent of me. Me distrubutin my knowledge to everybody out there, that wanna read it; feel me? That's what this is here for, I'm givin you a preview to The Amex Show! Also... ALL comments are welcomed! All will be displayed. Yo comments motivate me, in all type'a ways. >

"The more extensive a mans knowledge of what has been done, the greater will be his power of knowing what to do." -Benjamin Disaraeli