Heather Chelmecki
4/18/2019 6:56 AM
Many cultures with hold family planning information from young women due to cultural norms.
Heather Chelmecki
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Heather's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Heather Chelmecki 4/18/2019 6:56 AMWe are a country of bounty with a mentality that bigger is better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?