Final Project TEC 912                                        Alice Holzmann

 

Annotated Teenage Obesity Webliography

 

American Obesity Association. May2005. American Obesity Association. 7/05/06 http://www.obesity.org/subs/advocacy/AOA_HP2010.shtml.

This site gives the justification for “Obesity” as a leading health indicator, and the criteria of healthy people in 2010.

 

 

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases. Dr.Griffin Rodgers. 10/28/04. National Institute of Health. 7/05/06. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm.

An Informational Network to help provide the general public with recent science based information about obesity, weight control, physical activity, & related nutritional topics.

 

 

My Overweight Child. Daniel S. Kirschenbaum Ph.D. Northwestern University Medical School. 7/05/06. http://www.myoverweightchild.com/blog/index.html.

This site contains current health trends for teenagers and their parents. The site guides a family through what to do if they think that their child is obese.

 

 

Health Topics for Participating Federal Agencies January 31, 2006. Combined Health Information Database. 7/05/06. http://chid.nih.gov/.

This site is a combination of information for 5 medical diseases. The site combines information and medical updates into 1 central location.

 

 

Overweight & Obesity in Clark County. David Satcher, M.D. Ph.D. Surgeon General. November 2003. Clark County Health Department. 7/05/06. http://www.co.clark.wa.us/health/documents/OVERWEight.pdf.

An overview of the prevalence and trends of the overweight and the obese population in Clark County as compared to state and national data.

 

The Real Story Behind Obesity Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative. 2006. 7/05/06. http://www.healthpolitics.com/program_transcript.asp?p=prog_71.

A summary from a member of the American Medical Association of the current status of teenage obesity, and what can be done about obesity.

 

 

Alliance for a Healthier Generation. American Heart Association & The Clinton Foundation. 7/05/06. http://www.healthiergeneration.org/kids/.

An interactive site for teens that stresses the importance of taking responsibility, control, and actions for their bodies.

 

 

Great American Eat Right Challenge. 2006. American Heart Association. 7/05/06.

http://www.cancer.org./docroot/PED/PED_9_Great_American_Eat_Right_Challenge.asp.

An interactive streaming video which allows the computer user to analyze their computer user’s diet using a dietician and personal trainer.

 

 

Fitness and Kids. 2005. Fitness & Kids. 7/05/06.http://www.fitnessandkids.com/index.html.

Includes articles on keeping children physically fit, and exercise equipment and routines that can help.

 

 

Teen Obesity Linked to Heart Abnormalities. Will Boggs, MD. June 2006. Journal of American College of Cardiology. Reuters. 7/05/06. http://today.reuters.com/News/newsArticle.aspx?type=healthNews&storyID=2006-06-19T181906Z_01_HAR965926_RTRUKOC_0_US-TEEN-ABNORMALITIES.xml

The site lists information and research about the importance of early detection of obesity and the prevention of heart disease.

 

 

Steps to a Healthier You. November 11, 2005. United States Department of Agriculture. 7/05/06. http://www.mypyramid.gov/.

A complete site with current nutritional pyramid guidelines with activities and information for children, adults and educators.

 

 

Eating Better Together. 2006. American Dietetic Association. 7/05/06.

http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_2599_ENU_HTML.htm.

An interactive resource guide for teens to track meals that are eaten out of the home. The site allows the user to compile nutritional information on food from popular fast food restaurants.

 

 

Teen Girls Sip More Soda as They Age. May 2006. St. Edward Mercy Health Network-Health E-news. 7/05/06.

http://www.stedwardmercy.com/healthinfo/enewsletters/children/may06.asp#Preventing_Obesity.

The website and article discuss the medical findings of excessive soda drinkers. The site also gives suggestions of ways to incorporate healthier choices instead of soda.

 

Shaping America’s Youth. June 2, 2006. Shaping America’s Health: Association for Weight Management & Obesity Prevention. 7/05/06.http://www.shapingamericasyouth.com/Default.aspx.

The site contains suggestions of how to encourage youth to become involved in exercise. The site shows examples of exercises and equipment that can be used to achieve those exercise goals.

 

Obesity Linked to Mood Disorder. Daniel DeNoon. July 5, 2006. WebMD Medical News. 7/05/06. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/124/115700?src=rss_cbsnews.

A complete sight with current research on obesity and a nutrition section with daily advice on improving eating patterns.

 

Docs Debate Teen Obesity Surgery. Lauren Neergaard. August 4, 2003. Associated Press. 7/05/06. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/08/04/health/main566610.shtml.

The site compiles information about teen gastric surgery and the concerns that doctors having over some patients being too young for the surgery.

 

Eating Disorders. Troubledwith. 2003. 7/05/06.

http://troubledwith.com/Web/groups/public/@fotf_troubledwith/documents/articles/twi_topic_008629.cfm.

A website that focuses on family. The site contains articles, resources, stories, and a referral agency.