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Dryden, Jim. "Study finds most students gain weight during early college years." Newsroom. Washington University, St. Louis, 5 September 2005. Web. 8 Nov. 2010. \n\nReporting in the Journal of American College Health, the research team found that about 70 percent of students gained a significant amount of weight between the start of college and the end of sophomore year. One researcher states that these results are not surprising to him because normally eating habits incollege students are not great. He also states that most don't eat five fruits and vegetables per day, and many don't get enough exercise. The average weight gain was nine pounds, but why they gained the weight isn't completely understood. \n

This website gives an explanation of autism, and describes how autism is different for every individual. This website also gives characteristics of autistic children and children with autistic spectrum disorder. "Autism Society of America: Characteristics of Autism." Autism Society of America:. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. .

This is a great article that talks about how advertising has effect on minors. They go in to the marketing plans that are aimed toward the underage population. they state that this marketing make children feel safe partaking in risky behavior. DeBeneditti, Peter, and Wiveca Borjesson-Holman. "ALCOHOL ADVERTISING & MEDIA LITERACY A SCIENCE-BASED REVIEW." n. pag. Web. 10 Dec 2010. <http://www.medialiteracy.net/pdfs/Alcohol_Media_Literacy_Science