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WHILE WE THINK WE'RE BEING HEALTHY, WE MAY BE CONSUMING MORE CALORIES THAN WE REALIZE. // MEGAN HINMAN
One-third of American adults are obese, yet somehow 90 percent of American adults say their diets are healthy, with 59 percent saying they are "strict" or "careful" about they eat, according to a Consumer Reports survey on nutrition last year.
Evan Glidewell, a senior from Olathe, is the epitome of this contradiction. He has salad for lunch at least three times a week. "I know that a salad is not necessarily healthy just because it's a salad," he says, "so I try to use a low fat dressing, if possible, and avoid any high calorie additives like crunchy chicken." But he eats out every weekend, sometimes multiple times a day if he's out late. "I usually fight with myself about getting something that sounds really good, or something that
isn't as good, but is a lot healthier," he says.
Glidewell's healthy side almost never wins his internal battle, and he's not alone in that. Many people disrupt their diets without realizing it, and then they wonder why the pounds aren't falling off.
The most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight are their choices in carbohydrates and beverages, says Aaron Boos, owner of Lawrence Nutrition Center, 4931 W. Sixth St. It's important to learn which carbs are good for you and will provide the most energy. As far as beverages go, "It would be the easiest thing in the world to just switch to water," Boos says.
The average American drinks 50 gallons of soda per year, according to a New
York Times article about America's soda consumption. That comes out to 17.5 ounces, which is almost a can and half, and 210 calories per day if you drink Coca-Cola. If you stopped drinking Coke for a year and changed nothing else about your diet, you could lose 22 pounds. It may seem like a minimal change, but it could have a maximum effect.
Cutting soda from your diet may seem like an obvious solution, but cutting juice drinks may be just as useful. We unknowingly undermine our efforts by consuming beverages that mask themselves as healthy, but are actually high in calories and sugar. One bottle of FUZE Mixed Berry has at least 40 percent of your daily need for vitamins A, C, E, and $ \mathrm{B^{6}} $ ,but the drink is only 5 percent fruit juice, and
one 16.9 ounce bottle is 180 calories, with 45 grams of sugar per bottle. The same amount of soda has 62.4 grams of sugar. Beverages aren't the only thing we deceive ourselves about, though.
Michael, a recent KU grad from Lawrence, had a salad with broccoli, cucumbers, mushrooms, carrots, celery and red and green peppers, all of which are very low in calories. Then he added grilled chicken, ranch dressing, bacon, cheese and croutons, and had a cup of chili on the side. He hadn't considered that his meal was close to half of his calorie allowance for the day when he made it, and he says may have reconsidered some of his toppings if he had thought about it.
According to NetNutrition, an online meal analysis system offered by KU
unique is the placement or some of the competitions, most notably the shot put and long jump. Last year, these two meets took place in downtown Lawrence between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street. This marked the first time in the United States that a track and field meet was held on a street. The men's shot put drew 2,500 people at the intersection of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets
The University will also attempt to break the record for world's largest nacho plate during the Relays. After all, records were made to be broken.
I encourage everyone in Lawrence this weekend to attend the Kansas Relays. They are steeped in history. It should be something that students and residents should be prideful about. If you're attending the meets in downtown Lawrence, you're able to not only enjoy watching the meets, but also visit downtown shops, restaurants and bars.
— Edited by Pat Strathman
Hoffa won the event on his final throw, outdoing an earlier throw by Cantwell that had already been announced as the longest in the world this year. A day before the downtown competition, Reese discussed why he was looking forward to the event for this year's Kansas Relays.
from rooftops and windows and many stood on the street surrounding the giant mound of sand constructed on top of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets as some of the world's best shot putters competed. Reese Hoffa threw over 71 feet to beat former silver medalist Christian Cantwell.
"I love these kinds of meets because it gets the crowd into it," Hoffa said. "It's up close and personal and if they ever have any questions about what is shot putting, we answer that for them."
Hoffa's winning throw traveled 71 feet, $3\frac{1}{4}$ inches to show fans why shot put is on a world class level. After the competition Hoffa was the center of attention, answering questions, signing
enjoy the opportunity that the downtown shot put event provided for the fans to be able to see the event at such close range. The throwers normally don't have the opportunity to interact with fans after competition, so they took advantage of the moment.
"I think it's an awesome place to throw and a great way to feature the shot put." Adam Nelson, a two-time Olympic medalist, said.
This competition was just the beginning of the outdoor season for many of the competitors, and from here they have just over two months until the Olympic trials take place on June 21.
"Usually we're in the middle of the field, and you're lucky if the fans are actually able to see the event." Nelson said.
Ryan Whiting, the 2012 World indoor champion said this is the first step toward trials. "We're all going to have to shoot it out in Eugene in two months," Whiting said.
Edited by Bre Roach
CHRIS NEAL/KANSAN
Reese Hoffa of the New York Athletic Club hoists the trophy after winning the Kansas Relays Men's Shot Put competition in downtown Lawrence, Wednesday night.
Jackson, junior Audrey towens and sophomore Meghan Potee made the Women's Academic All-Big 12 first team. The women's team has produced at least three first-team selections for five consecutive seasons and 47 first-team selections of all time.
Freshmen and transfer students are not eligible in their first year of academic residence.
Junior Alex Gutesha made the Men's Academic All-Big 12 second team, which requires a 3.2 GPA over two semesters. Gutesha is one of 22 players to make the list.
The women's team is preparing for. Big 12 Championship play at Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence April 27-29. The men's team travels to Trinity, Texas for the Big 12 Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Club.
Trevor Graff