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=Childhood Obesity Remains All too Prevalent=
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[[Previous research on obesity]]
  
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"Finding and Link" Marian Wright Edelman. "Childhood Obesity Remains All Too Prevalent. " Sacramento Observer  [Sacramento, Calif.] 4  Oct. 2007,B7. Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). ProQuest. Foley Library.  25 Nov. 2007 <http://www.proquest.com/>
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=Tips for Parents-Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight=
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'''Findings and Link'''"Tips for Parents-Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight." ''Centers for Disease Control and Prevention''.Web.25 October 2010.[http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/children/index.html]
  
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"Summary" The article talks about some of the effects of childhood obesity, the causes and some solutions to the epidemic.
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'''Summary'''This article lists some diseases that are caused from obesity. It also gives parents a few tips on how to prevent their child from being obese.  
  
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"Name" Lauren Hunter [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 20:05, 25 November 2007 (PST)
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 27 October 2010
  
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=Parents can help prevent childhood obesity=
 
  
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'''Finding and link''' Marian Wright Edelman. "Parents Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity. " The Skanner  [Portland, Or.] 17  Oct. 2007,5. Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). ProQuest. Foley Library.  18 Nov. 2007 <http://www.proquest.com/>
 
  
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'''Summary''' This article talks about why kids are becoming obese and how their parents can help to stop the epidemic.
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=What is Obesity?=
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'''Findings and Link''' WIN."What is Obesity."''Seek Wellness''.January 2010. Web. 27 October 2010[http://www.seekwellness.com/weight/understanding_adult_obesity.htm#]
  
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'''Name''' Daren Cejna [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 17:31, 18 November 2007 (PST)
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'''Summary''' This article gives the general over few of what obesity is. It also answers questions such as: How obesity measured? What are the causes of obesity? What are the genetic factors of obesity? What are the environmental and social factors of obesity? What are the cultural factors of obesity?
  
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=Fat and Getting Fatter=
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 27 October 2010
  
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'''Finding and Link''' “Fat and getting fatter.” The Economist. Aug. 25 2007. Academic Search Premier. 10 Nov. 2007 <http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=10&hid=4&sid=20909c47-fbd8-4bb6-9360-4fd2ab627733%40sessionmgr103>.
 
  
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'''Summary''' The author of this article describes the obesity epidemic and gives reasons as to why it is increasing. He claims that it is due to the lack of nutritious foods and exercise children are getting in school.
 
  
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'''Name''' Daren Cejna [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 19:39, 14 November 2007 (PST)
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=Obesity Statistics-Countries Compared=
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'''Findings and Link'''"Health Statistics." ''Nation Master''. June 2010. Web. 27 October 2010. [http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/hea_obe-health-obesity]  
  
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=Weighting for Friends=
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'''Summary''' This compares the percentage of obesity within each country. America's percentage is the highest.
  
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'''Finding and Link''' Bower, Bruce. “Weighting for Friends.” Science News. July 28 2007. Academic Search Premier. 10 Nov. 2007 http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=11&hid=4&sid=20909c47-fbd8-4bb6-9360-4fd2ab627733%40sessionmgr103
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 27 October 2010
  
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'''Summary''' This article talks about the relationship between obesity and social networks. He claims that obesity is influenced by the people you spend time with, especially close friends and family.
 
  
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'''Name''' Daren Cejna [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 19:36, 14 November 2007 (PST)
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== Common Causes of Obesity ==
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Ledger, Leisa. "Common Causes of Obesity." EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 21 Oct. 2008. Web. 07 Nov. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Causes-of-Obesity&id=1577688>.
  
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=Fat Chance=
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'''Summary''' This brief article gives the most general causes of obesity. These include Genetic Factors, Over consumption, Sedentary lifestyle, and stress.
  
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'''Finding and Link''' Holly Mullen. "Fat Chance. " Salt Lake City Weekly  [Salt Lake City, Utah] 11  Oct. 2007,10. Alt-Press Watch (APW). ProQuest.  Foley Library, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.  10 Nov. 2007 < http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=2&did=1373424041&SrchMode=1&sid=5&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1194743195&clientId=10553
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'''Name''' Trevor LaTurner. 07 November 2010
  
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'''Summary''' In this article the author says many people blame their obesity on health issues such as glands or family history, however he says there are many other reasons. Also, the author compares fat to what smoking has been for the past thirty years in terms of how detrimental it has been. In this article there are some statistics and history about obesity and how the rates continue to increase.
 
  
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'''Name''' Siobhan Danahey [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 17:21, 10 November 2007 (PST)
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== What are the long and short-term effects of obesity? ==
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Panebianco, Joshua. "What Are the Long and Short Term Effects of Obesity?" EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 21 Sept. 2009. Web. 08 Dec. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Long-and-Short-Term-Effects-of-Obesity?&id=2962079>.
  
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=Childhood Obesity=
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'''Name''' Trevor LaTurner. 07 December 2010
  
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'''Finding and Link''' King, Brad J. "Childhood Obesity. " Alive: Canadian Journal of Health & Nutrition 299 (Sep 2007): 36-38. Alt HealthWatch. EBSCOhost. Foley Library, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA. 10 Nov. 2007 < http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=106&sid=beab3aca-ef1d-4025-96cc-88bc1f4c7af9%40sessionmgr7 >.
 
  
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'''Summary''' In this article the author discusses the effects of childhood obesity and makes note of the role the parents are playing in the promotion of their children's health. Some issues covered in this article include the lack of exercise among children and how it may contribute to their health later in life. Also, this article talks about how obesity among children is beginning in the womb before they are even born.
 
  
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'''Name''' Siobhan Danahey [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 17:36, 10 November 2007 (PST)
 
  
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=Obesity Socially Contagious?=
 
  
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'''Finding and Link''' "Obesity Socially Contagious? " The Science Teacher  74.7 (2007): 16-17. Research Library. ProQuest.  Foley Library.  12 Nov. 2007 <http://www.proquest.com/>
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= '''Childhood Obesity''' =
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==Childhood Obesity==
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“Childhood Obesity.” National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.  Web. 20 November 2010
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  http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/#1
  
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'''Summary/Reconstruction''' It was really surprising. A study found that being friends or being close to someone who becomes obese greatly increases one's chances of becoming obese as well. 
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'''Summary''' This article gives statistics for Obese Children.
  
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'''Name''' Lauren Hunter [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]]
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010.
  
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=Epidemic of the O's=
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==Diseases Linked to Childhood obesity==
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"Obesity in Children" WebMD- 25 Feb. 2010.Web. 06 Nov. 2010.<http://children.webmd.com/obesity-children?page=2>.
  
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'''Finding and Link''' Monica Humphrey. "Epidemic of the O's. " Mississippi Link  [Jackson, Miss.] 4  Oct. 2007,11. Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). ProQuest.  Foley Library, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.  12 Nov. 2007 < http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=5&did=1378520831&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1194925565&clientId=10553>.  
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'''Summary''' This article looks at the common disease that can result from childhood obesity.
  
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'''Summary/Reconstruction''' This article explains what the epidemic of the O's is and what the O's are (overweight and obesity). This article also talks about obesity trends in Mississippi which is ranked number on in the Nation for being the most overweight. Lastly, this article discusses different ways in which we can overcome and start fighting this epidemic.
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'''Name''' Claire Kornegay. 08 November 2010
  
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'''Name''' Siobhan Danahey [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 19:57, 12 November 2007 (PST)
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== Long Term Effects of Childhood Obesity ==
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Clayson, Mark. "Long Term Effects Of Childhood Obesity." EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 18 Feb. 2007. Web. 29 Oct. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Long-Term-Effects-Of-Childhood-Obesity&id=459419>.
  
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=Reducing Childhood Obesity Starts at Home=
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'''Summary''' This article gives an overlook as to the numerous problems that childhood obesity has caused, including type two diabetes.
  
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'''Finding and Link''' Makeisha Lee. "Reducing Childhood Obesity Starts at Home. " The Skanner  [Portland, Or.] 19  Sep. 2007,4. Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). ProQuest.  Foley Library, Spokane, WA.  14 Nov. 2007 <http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1366772591&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=10553&RQT=309&VName=PQD>.
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'''Name''' Trevor LaTurner. 29 October 2010
  
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'''Summary/Reconstruction''' Short, but with good facts and info. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health conducted studies showing increase in consumption of soda and sugar-sweetened beverages, lack of physical activity, lack of parental guidance, easily accessible vending machines in schools and eating too much fast food being reasons for childhood obesity. Also offers advice on how to help children overcome bad health choices.
 
  
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'''Your Name''' Angela Francisco [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 23:22, 13 November 2007 (PST)
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== Harmful Long-Term Effects of Obesity ==
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Mustafa, Rishad. "What Are the Harmful Long-Term Effects of Obesity?" EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 31 Dec. 2008. Web. 07 Nov. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Harmful-Long-Term-Effects-of-Obesity?&id=1835457>.
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'''Summary''' This article gives an overlook to some common problems caused by Obesity. These include apnea, high blood pressure, strokes, and even heart attacks.
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'''Name''' Trevor LaTurner. 07 November 2010
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==Health Effects of Obesity==
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Schoenstadt, Arthur. “Health Effects of Obesity.” Med-TV. Web. 4 Dec. 2010. http://weight-loss.emedtv.com/obesity/health-effects-of-obesity-p9.html
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'''Summary''' This artical talks about some more long term effects of obesity such as high cholestrol, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 5 Dec. 2010
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==Preventing Childhood Obesity==
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Cool, Lisa. "Healthy Family Habits To Prevent Childhood Obesity." Healthymagination. 24 Aug. 2010. Web. 05 Nov. 2010<http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/3-healthy-family-habits-to-prevent-childhood-obesity/?c_id=bingchildhoodobesityBLOG&utm_source=FamilyHabitsToPreventChildhoodObesityExact&utm_medium=PPCBING&utm_campaign=Healthcare%2BSEM&kw={KeyWord%29>.
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'''Summary''' Ideas for making healthy habits with families to decrease the risk of obesity.
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'''Name''' Claire Kornegay. 08 November 2010
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==School's Role In Preventing Obesity==
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Wechsler, Howell, Mary L. McKenna, Sarah M. Lee, and William H. Dietz. Roles of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity. Cdc.gov. The State Education Standard, 2004. Web. 20 November 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/pdf/roleofschools_obesity.pdf
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'''Summary''' This article summarizes data on overweight among young people and the role of schools in addressing the issue, describes 10 key strategies schools can use to improve student nutrition and increase physical activity, identifies important resources that can help schools implement those strategies, and addresses challenges
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to change.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010
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==A Plan to decrease Childhood obesity==
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DeNoon, Daniel. "Michelle Obama's Plan to End Childhood Obesity Epidemic-Goal: Cut Child Obesity From 20% to 5% by 2030" WedMD. 11 May 2010. Web. 03 Nov. 2010. <http://children.webmd.com/news/20100511/michelle-obama-plan-to-end-child-obesity-epidemic>.
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'''Summary''' This article explains Michelle Obama's concerns and ideas on putting an end to childhood obesity.
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'''Name'''
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Claire Kornegay. 08 November 2010
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==Adiponectin levels related to Obesity==
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"What is Adiponectin?" Wise Geek. 9 September 2010. 23 October 2010. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-adiponectin.htm>.
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'''Summary''' Explains the hormones relation to obesity.
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'''Name'''
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Claire Kornegay 09 November 2010
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==Physical Education Programs Get Budget Cuts==
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Noffsinger, Jodi. “Phys Ed Cuts May Leave Children’s Health Behind.” Fox News. 20 November 2005. Web. 20 November 2010 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,176168,00.html
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'''Summary'''This article talks about how school's are having to cut down on their physical education programs due to budget cuts.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010
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==Unhealthy School Lunches==
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Eisler, Peter, Blake Morrison, Anthony DeBarros. “Fast Food Standards for Meat Top Those for School Lunches.” USA Today. 9 December 2009. Web. 20 December 2010 http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-12-08-school-lunch-standards_N.htm
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'''Summary''' This article talks about how the meat fast food restaurants have may be safer than the meat school's obtain.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010
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==Doctor's Say Meatless Meals are Crucial for the New School Lunch Reform==
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"Doctors Say Meatless Meals Crucial to School Lunch Reform. " PR Newswire.  2 December 2010  ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web.  4 Dec. 2010. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=14&did=2202850891&SrchMode=2&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1291528283&clientId=10553
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'''Summary'''This artical talks about how doctor's think that the new school lunch bill should have been taken one step further and focused on what kind of food the school's are feeding children.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 5 Dec. 2010
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=Obesity is Socially Contagious=
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==Study Says Obesity Is Socially Contagious==
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'''Findings and link''' Kolata, Gina. "Study Says Obesity is Socially Contagious." ''The New York Times.'' 25 July 2007. Web. 9 November 2010.[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25cnd-fat.html]
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'''Summary''' This article talks about a new study where investigators found that our friends may have an enormous effect on our weight.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan 9 November 2010
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==Is Obesity Contagious?==
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'''Findings and Link''' Khamsi, Roxanne. "Is Obesity Contagious?" ''Is Obesity Socially Contagious?'' 25 July 2007. Web. 9 November 2010. [http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12343-is-obesity-contagious.html]
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'''Summary''' This article also talks about the same study but also suggests that obesity is effected by our friends and our genes.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan 9 November 2010
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== Obesity related to productivity loss==
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Benson, Jonathan. "Obesity costs society $73 billion just in lost productivity" Natural News. 10 October 2010. Web. 10 November 2010. <http://www.naturalnews.com/030000_obesity_productivity.html>.
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'''Summary''' This article talks about productivity in the work environment related to a persons BMI
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'''Name''' Claire Kornegay 10 November 2010
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=Calorie Intake=
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'''Findings and Link''' "Daily Calorie Intake." ''Weight Loss Resources.'' 21 April 2010. Web. 11 November 2010. [http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/logout/calorie_intake.htm]
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'''Summary''' This article just gives the recommended amount of calorie intake for men and women and how many calories you should be consuming if you are trying to lose wieght.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan 11 November 2010
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=Obesity and Depression=
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Brooks, Megan. “Obesity and Depression Are a Two Way Street.” Reuters. 4 March 2010. Web. 21 November 2010.
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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6234RF20100304
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'''Summary''' This article talks about how obesity and depression goes hand in hand.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010
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=Obesity Increases Health Care Bills=
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Kiviat, Barbara. “Let’s Just Blame the Fat People.”  Curious Capatalist. 9 July 2009. Web. 4 Dec. 2010.
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http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2009/07/09/lets-just-blame-the-fat-people/
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'''Summary''' This article talks about how the more obese people there are in America the more our health care bills are going to increase.
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'''Name''' Ellie Toscan. 5 Dec. 2010

Latest revision as of 08:10, 8 December 2010

Previous research on obesity

Tips for Parents-Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight

Findings and Link"Tips for Parents-Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Web.25 October 2010.[1]

SummaryThis article lists some diseases that are caused from obesity. It also gives parents a few tips on how to prevent their child from being obese.

Name Ellie Toscan. 27 October 2010


What is Obesity?

Findings and Link WIN."What is Obesity."Seek Wellness.January 2010. Web. 27 October 2010[2]

Summary This article gives the general over few of what obesity is. It also answers questions such as: How obesity measured? What are the causes of obesity? What are the genetic factors of obesity? What are the environmental and social factors of obesity? What are the cultural factors of obesity?

Name Ellie Toscan. 27 October 2010


Obesity Statistics-Countries Compared

Findings and Link"Health Statistics." Nation Master. June 2010. Web. 27 October 2010. [3]

Summary This compares the percentage of obesity within each country. America's percentage is the highest.

Name Ellie Toscan. 27 October 2010


Common Causes of Obesity

Ledger, Leisa. "Common Causes of Obesity." EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 21 Oct. 2008. Web. 07 Nov. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Causes-of-Obesity&id=1577688>.

Summary This brief article gives the most general causes of obesity. These include Genetic Factors, Over consumption, Sedentary lifestyle, and stress.

Name Trevor LaTurner. 07 November 2010


What are the long and short-term effects of obesity?

Panebianco, Joshua. "What Are the Long and Short Term Effects of Obesity?" EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 21 Sept. 2009. Web. 08 Dec. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Long-and-Short-Term-Effects-of-Obesity?&id=2962079>.

Name Trevor LaTurner. 07 December 2010



Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

“Childhood Obesity.” National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Web. 20 November 2010 

http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/#1

Summary This article gives statistics for Obese Children.

Name Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010.

Diseases Linked to Childhood obesity

"Obesity in Children" WebMD- 25 Feb. 2010.Web. 06 Nov. 2010.<http://children.webmd.com/obesity-children?page=2>.

Summary This article looks at the common disease that can result from childhood obesity.

Name Claire Kornegay. 08 November 2010

Long Term Effects of Childhood Obesity

Clayson, Mark. "Long Term Effects Of Childhood Obesity." EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 18 Feb. 2007. Web. 29 Oct. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Long-Term-Effects-Of-Childhood-Obesity&id=459419>.

Summary This article gives an overlook as to the numerous problems that childhood obesity has caused, including type two diabetes.

Name Trevor LaTurner. 29 October 2010


Harmful Long-Term Effects of Obesity

Mustafa, Rishad. "What Are the Harmful Long-Term Effects of Obesity?" EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. 31 Dec. 2008. Web. 07 Nov. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Harmful-Long-Term-Effects-of-Obesity?&id=1835457>.

Summary This article gives an overlook to some common problems caused by Obesity. These include apnea, high blood pressure, strokes, and even heart attacks.

Name Trevor LaTurner. 07 November 2010

Health Effects of Obesity

Schoenstadt, Arthur. “Health Effects of Obesity.” Med-TV. Web. 4 Dec. 2010. http://weight-loss.emedtv.com/obesity/health-effects-of-obesity-p9.html

Summary This artical talks about some more long term effects of obesity such as high cholestrol, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

Name Ellie Toscan. 5 Dec. 2010

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Cool, Lisa. "Healthy Family Habits To Prevent Childhood Obesity." Healthymagination. 24 Aug. 2010. Web. 05 Nov. 2010<http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/3-healthy-family-habits-to-prevent-childhood-obesity/?c_id=bingchildhoodobesityBLOG&utm_source=FamilyHabitsToPreventChildhoodObesityExact&utm_medium=PPCBING&utm_campaign=Healthcare%2BSEM&kw={KeyWord%29>.

Summary Ideas for making healthy habits with families to decrease the risk of obesity.

Name Claire Kornegay. 08 November 2010

School's Role In Preventing Obesity

Wechsler, Howell, Mary L. McKenna, Sarah M. Lee, and William H. Dietz. Roles of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity. Cdc.gov. The State Education Standard, 2004. Web. 20 November 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/pdf/roleofschools_obesity.pdf

Summary This article summarizes data on overweight among young people and the role of schools in addressing the issue, describes 10 key strategies schools can use to improve student nutrition and increase physical activity, identifies important resources that can help schools implement those strategies, and addresses challenges to change.

Name Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010

A Plan to decrease Childhood obesity

DeNoon, Daniel. "Michelle Obama's Plan to End Childhood Obesity Epidemic-Goal: Cut Child Obesity From 20% to 5% by 2030" WedMD. 11 May 2010. Web. 03 Nov. 2010. <http://children.webmd.com/news/20100511/michelle-obama-plan-to-end-child-obesity-epidemic>.

Summary This article explains Michelle Obama's concerns and ideas on putting an end to childhood obesity.

Name Claire Kornegay. 08 November 2010

Adiponectin levels related to Obesity

"What is Adiponectin?" Wise Geek. 9 September 2010. 23 October 2010. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-adiponectin.htm>.

Summary Explains the hormones relation to obesity.

Name Claire Kornegay 09 November 2010

Physical Education Programs Get Budget Cuts

Noffsinger, Jodi. “Phys Ed Cuts May Leave Children’s Health Behind.” Fox News. 20 November 2005. Web. 20 November 2010 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,176168,00.html

SummaryThis article talks about how school's are having to cut down on their physical education programs due to budget cuts.

Name Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010

Unhealthy School Lunches

Eisler, Peter, Blake Morrison, Anthony DeBarros. “Fast Food Standards for Meat Top Those for School Lunches.” USA Today. 9 December 2009. Web. 20 December 2010 http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-12-08-school-lunch-standards_N.htm

Summary This article talks about how the meat fast food restaurants have may be safer than the meat school's obtain.

Name Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010

Doctor's Say Meatless Meals are Crucial for the New School Lunch Reform

"Doctors Say Meatless Meals Crucial to School Lunch Reform. " PR Newswire. 2 December 2010 ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 4 Dec. 2010. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=14&did=2202850891&SrchMode=2&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1291528283&clientId=10553

SummaryThis artical talks about how doctor's think that the new school lunch bill should have been taken one step further and focused on what kind of food the school's are feeding children.

Name Ellie Toscan. 5 Dec. 2010

Obesity is Socially Contagious

Study Says Obesity Is Socially Contagious

Findings and link Kolata, Gina. "Study Says Obesity is Socially Contagious." The New York Times. 25 July 2007. Web. 9 November 2010.[4]

Summary This article talks about a new study where investigators found that our friends may have an enormous effect on our weight.

Name Ellie Toscan 9 November 2010

Is Obesity Contagious?

Findings and Link Khamsi, Roxanne. "Is Obesity Contagious?" Is Obesity Socially Contagious? 25 July 2007. Web. 9 November 2010. [5]

Summary This article also talks about the same study but also suggests that obesity is effected by our friends and our genes.

Name Ellie Toscan 9 November 2010

Obesity related to productivity loss

Benson, Jonathan. "Obesity costs society $73 billion just in lost productivity" Natural News. 10 October 2010. Web. 10 November 2010. <http://www.naturalnews.com/030000_obesity_productivity.html>.

Summary This article talks about productivity in the work environment related to a persons BMI

Name Claire Kornegay 10 November 2010

Calorie Intake

Findings and Link "Daily Calorie Intake." Weight Loss Resources. 21 April 2010. Web. 11 November 2010. [6]

Summary This article just gives the recommended amount of calorie intake for men and women and how many calories you should be consuming if you are trying to lose wieght.

Name Ellie Toscan 11 November 2010

Obesity and Depression

Brooks, Megan. “Obesity and Depression Are a Two Way Street.” Reuters. 4 March 2010. Web. 21 November 2010. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6234RF20100304

Summary This article talks about how obesity and depression goes hand in hand.

Name Ellie Toscan. 21 November 2010

Obesity Increases Health Care Bills

Kiviat, Barbara. “Let’s Just Blame the Fat People.” Curious Capatalist. 9 July 2009. Web. 4 Dec. 2010. http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2009/07/09/lets-just-blame-the-fat-people/

Summary This article talks about how the more obese people there are in America the more our health care bills are going to increase.

Name Ellie Toscan. 5 Dec. 2010

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