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| − | '''Finding and Link''' Graham-Walker, Ann. "Obesity a huge cardio disease risk: prevention, possible immunity and genetics all studied. " Medical Post 10 Apr. 2001: 43. Research Library. ProQuest. Foley Library. 3 Dec. 2007 <http://www.proquest.com/>
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| − | '''Summary''' It discusses how a study showed that some people may have a certain gene that puts them at high risk for obesity and heart disease.
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| − | '''Name''' Lauren Hunter [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 23:15, 2 December 2007 (PST)
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| − | =Obesity=
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| − | '''Summary''' The article is a general overview on the causes, effects and forms of treatment for obesity. It has a lot of information but it is pretty basic.
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| − | '''Name''' Lauren Hunter [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 23:10, 2 December 2007 (PST)
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| − | =Childhood Obesity Remains All too Prevalent=
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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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| − | '''Summary''' The article talks about some of the effects of childhood obesity, the causes and some solutions to the epidemic.
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| − | '''Name''' Lauren Hunter [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 20:05, 25 November 2007 (PST)
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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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| − | '''Name''' Daren Cejna [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 17:31, 18 November 2007 (PST)
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| − | =Fat and Getting Fatter=
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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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| − | =Weighting for Friends=
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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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| − | '''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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| − | =Fat Chance=
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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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| − | '''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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| − | =Childhood Obesity=
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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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| − | '''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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| − | '''Name''' Lauren Hunter [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]]
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| − | =Epidemic of the O's=
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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/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''' Siobhan Danahey [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 19:57, 12 November 2007 (PST)
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| − | =Reducing Childhood Obesity Starts at Home=
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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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| − | '''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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| − | =My Kids Were Fat=
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| − | '''Finding and Link''' Mitchard, Jacquelyn. “My Kids Were Fat.” Parenting. 1 Sep. 2007: 130. Research Library. ProQuest. Foley Library, Spokane, WA. 11 Nov. 2007 <http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1323645811&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientId=10553&RQT=309&VName=PQD>.
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| − | '''Summary/Reconstruction''' This is mostly a narrative that gives a parental view of obesity. She gives some good insights on how parents have one of the biggest influences because they're the ones setting up their kids' eating habits for their later life.
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| − | '''Name''' Angela Francisco [[User:CTResearcher|CTResearcher]] 21:27, 1 December 2007 (PST)
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