Agency Discourse Memo
The tactics of the agencies such as yours has had a positive change on the obesity statistics along with the help of government and their issued programs. Although all these programs are in place there is still a problem with obesity in the united states, there for we must change the tactics and try to not stop but prevent obesity only then will it get better. Only recently did the government try something new in New York, the government established a law in which prevented any fast food restaurants, and movie theaters of any sorts from serving drinks larger than 16oz’s. Another example of this is the calorie count which is being required of fast food restaurants to place on all labels of food. As long as the words prevent and obesity, are together the world has a chance of stopping this epidemic.
Character of the Agency
In El Paso there has been a large increase in the amount of obese people due to the culture and the type of cuisine found in the Mexican culture. Due to this reason the organization El Paso on the Move was created to help prevent child obesity, as well as deal with the current obesity in El Paso. The agency consists of parents, obesity recoveries, high ranking officials, and every day people. They hope to prevent a larger increase of obesity and help to change the eating habits of most El Paso residents. They have helped most so far through their unique but tasty cuisine of healthy food to try and convince the El Paso community to change our ways for the better of our health.
Agency Discourse Practices
The agency of El Paso on the Move contacts and communicates to their listeners and community though web sites, news paper columns, and other activities. The agency feels they must have a personal stand point with their members and those who they help. This is only in order to help to the best of their abilities; their structure is also very civic, as compare to being personal or professional. They most likely also make contact to students through school as seeing as it is ok with the district and principal, only to promote the slogan of El Paso on the move.
Agency relations social/community issue
Overall the agency is just trying to help the community by being a support group and to prevent any further damage. The agency has helped by creating activities to show new healthy foods, as well as providing activities for children. The agency serves as a place to help those who are unable to change their lives by themselves.
El Paso on the Move has been able to help and change lives and continue to prevent obesity in the El Paso area and will continue to help. Soon the government of El Paso will also help with obesity by putting laws in place such as New York. Obesity must be stopped to prevent death and increase in health care.
Character of the Agency
In El Paso there has been a large increase in the amount of obese people due to the culture and the type of cuisine found in the Mexican culture. Due to this reason the organization El Paso on the Move was created to help prevent child obesity, as well as deal with the current obesity in El Paso. The agency consists of parents, obesity recoveries, high ranking officials, and every day people. They hope to prevent a larger increase of obesity and help to change the eating habits of most El Paso residents. They have helped most so far through their unique but tasty cuisine of healthy food to try and convince the El Paso community to change our ways for the better of our health.
Agency Discourse Practices
The agency of El Paso on the Move contacts and communicates to their listeners and community though web sites, news paper columns, and other activities. The agency feels they must have a personal stand point with their members and those who they help. This is only in order to help to the best of their abilities; their structure is also very civic, as compare to being personal or professional. They most likely also make contact to students through school as seeing as it is ok with the district and principal, only to promote the slogan of El Paso on the move.
Agency relations social/community issue
Overall the agency is just trying to help the community by being a support group and to prevent any further damage. The agency has helped by creating activities to show new healthy foods, as well as providing activities for children. The agency serves as a place to help those who are unable to change their lives by themselves.
El Paso on the Move has been able to help and change lives and continue to prevent obesity in the El Paso area and will continue to help. Soon the government of El Paso will also help with obesity by putting laws in place such as New York. Obesity must be stopped to prevent death and increase in health care.