Day in the Life

7 a.m.
Your alarm clock rings and you roll out of bed, dragging yourself half-awake toward the bathroom. Turn the faucet and fluoride-enriched water flows out. Despite being reluctant to commute to work this morning, you have slept well. It is summer and the air-conditioning unit's filters have provided you with clean air to breathe.

7:30 a.m.
Dressed, you are almost ready to head out the door. Before you leave, a balanced breakfast is of order. The milk, orange juice, and coffee you prepare have all been inspected and approved as ready for human consumption. The same goes for your bread, bagels, cereal, bananas, or any other breakfast food you choose.

8 a.m.
Hop in the car for your daily commute to work. Since you are driving, rest assured public health experts have conducted research that led to improved traffic safety laws.

9 a.m.
 The workday has begun. Again, air filters provide the office with clean air. Public health experts researching the effects of proper posture on chronic musculoskeletal injuries developed the chair, on which you sit, with ergonomics in mind. The overhead lights have been designed to provide just the right amount of light so as to keep you awake during work and also reduce depressive symptoms.

12 noon
 Lunch. Head to the cafeteria seating area to eat a portion of chicken and side salad. The food you're eating has been inspected and approved by public health sanitarians.

5 p.m.
You go to meet friends or work colleagues for an early dinner. Open the restaurant door and, before being seated, you catch a glimpse of the city or county certificate of approval. The certificate signifies your chosen restaurant serves clean food.

8 p.m.
 Before reading a bestselling novel and falling asleep, you decide to watch some television. The evening newscaster mentions the latest study into the effects of smoking on lung cancer and another study about the latest data released for a new cancer drug. The FDA announced approval of a new medication to treat asthma and public health experts are handling possible disease transmission after a recent hurricane hits the southern States. A commercial explains the latest food guide and you start planning what breakfast you would like to eat tomorrow morning.