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Title: Child Obesity: Is Your Child Overweight or Obese? Author: Catherine Holecko Date published: N.D. Summary and why relevant: This article defines what a BMI is and how the doctors calculates a child's BMI. The article also discussing reasons for why a child may become obese. How this influenced my thinking: This article gave me a better understanding of how children's body mass index was calculated. Credibility of source: well known website that is frequently used to answer questions.

Title: Child Obesity: Is your Child Overweight or Obese? Author: Catherine Holecko Date Published: n.d Why Relevant and Summary: It informs us how obesity is measured, what are the causes, an what can be done to change. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me more knowledge on the topic. It informs you what else child obesity can lead to if it's not treated. Credibility of Source: Seems credible.

Title:Childhood Obesity Facts Author:No Author Date Published:2013 Why Relevant and Summary: How This Influenced My Thinking:I didn't realize that being an obese child could lead to so many different risks Credibility of Source:VERY! Its the center for disease control.

Title: Childhood Obesity Facts Author: None Date Published: Feb. 19, 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: Includes facts on childhood and adolescent obesity. Also includes health effects and prevention. How This Influenced My Thinking: After our class discussion on BMI, it made me wonder if perhaps the statistics listed regarding overweight children are based off of BMI. Even though BMI is a good place to start, it is certainly not an accurate indicator of our children's body composition. Credibility of Source: High.

Title: Childhood Obesity Facts Author: unknown Date Published: Feb, 19 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: This is a short and sweet overview of some of the health problems that can be faced by children who are obese. How This Changed My Thinking: I never realized the short term versus long term challenges faced by these children Credibility of Source: Very credible, CDC with lots of references

Title: Obese Kids More Vulnerable to Bullies Author: Harding, A. Date published:2010 Summary and Why Relevant: Explains how kids who are obese are much more likely to be bullied then children at an average weight. How this influenced my thinking: I always knew children who are overweight are more likely to be made fun of, but i was surprised at how obesity has doubled in children over the past 20 years. Credibility of source: From CNN so i think it is credible.

Title: Obese kids more vulnerable to bullies Author: Anne Harding Date Published:May 3, 2010 Why Relevant and Summary:This article it explains how children who are obese are more often to be bullied if they have good social skills or doing well in school.It also talks about who kids get bullying from. How This Influenced My Thinking: It made me realize how much children act like adults Credibility of Source: Its from Health Magazine

Title: Understanding Childhood Obesity Author: Len Saunders Date Published: October 23, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This article reflects upon many of the socio-cultural factors which have aided in our childhood obesity epidemic. How This Influenced My Thinking: I showed me how our problem of obesity cannot be limited to diet and exercise, but is the perfect storm of sendentary/obesity-promoting occurances within our culture. Credibility of Source: 6 - He has served on many board with education & influence in childhood obesity.

Title: Author: No author. Date Published: February 13, 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: Provides facts and information on obesity and more specifically childhood obesity. Narrows/focuses on obesity in America and the rise we've seen over the past few years. Identifies health effects and how to prevent it. How This Influenced My Thinking: Informed me more about the serious and grave nature of obesity and it's affect upon the health of the individual; alerted of the growing presence of obesity in our country. Credibility of Source: CDC

Title: Obesity in Children and Adolescents Author: Robert Ferry Jr., Md Date Published: No date Why Relevant and Summary: This article describes causes of obesity and preventions of raising an obese child. It gives facts about child obesity and lays out the complications or repercussions of being obese as a child or adolescents. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article has influenced my thinking by discussing so many factors that influence a child's weight and doesn't blame the parent as being a careless or lazy parent rather it points to specific factors, such as socioeconomic status and genetics. Credibility of Source: This source is credible. It was written by a doctor and is on emedicine.com

Title: Overweight and Obesity Author: Mary L. Gavin Date Published: October 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: Firs defines overweight and obesity by talking about BMI, then discusses effects of obesity and follows with ways of helping an obese child and how to be able to support them through the changes being made. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article has some great points on how to parent an obese child and comes with recommendations by age Credibility of Source: Very credible- found on kidshealth.org and author has her M.D.

Title: Experts Weigh in on Childhood Obesity Author:Rebecca Sharim Storace, M.D. Date Published: March 13, 2013 Summary/Why Relevant: This article discusses how important obesity in children are and what we as parents can do when our own children are obese. How can we help them to overcome obesity? How it influenced my thinking: This helps me to realize how truly important it is to emphasize that this a lifestyle change, not a diet. We want our children to understand the importance of health and exercise and that short amount of efforts will not reap long term gains. Credibility: Very. The authors provide citations for the research study as well as other resources.

Title:BULLYING, Bullycide and Childhood Obesity Author: JoAnn Stevelos Date Published: no date Why Relevant and Summary: Has good information about the connection between being bullied and obesity. There are good statistics and information on how to get help for a child that has been bullied How This Influenced My Thinking: It was good to look at the numbers and see how many children said they had been bullied because of their weight Credibility of Source: Taken from a website that is fighting obesity.

Author: N/A Date Published: Revised in 2012 Why Relevant and Summary? This website explains obesity in the United States. It compares the obesity percentage of today's children with those of twenty years ago. It also gives a brief summary of how to deal with children who have obesity, and even includes a meal plan. How this influenced my thinking: This site influenced my thinking in the fact that I always thought that putting an obese child on a diet was the best solution, but this site mentions that one must not completely change their diets because they do need foods from different groups because they need it to grow. Credibility: This website seems credible since its from the government.

Title: Obese Children Twice as Likely to Die Before 55 Author:COURTNEY HUTCHISON and MICHELLE SCHLIEF Date Published: Feb. 11, 2010 Summary/Why Relevant: This article discusses a recent study done on children whom were obese. The stud found that over weight children were put at more risk for more health complications therefore more likely to die before the age of 55. How it influenced my thinking: This article made me more aware of the risk factors that children face when over weight. Credibility: Very. The authors provide citations for the research study as well as other resources.

Title: How parents can confront childhood obesity Author: nd Why relevant and summary: this is a good website because it has an index where you can specifically click certain links that are related to what you want to may be learn or talk about. How influenced my thinking: I did not know the extent to which this can also affect a parent. Credibility: Credible and trusted source

Title: Tips for Parents - Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight Author: none Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: Considers the following questions: Why is childhood obesity considered a health problem?, What can I do as a parent or guardian to help prevent childhood overweight and obesity? Balancing Calories: Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits, and Balancing Calories: Help Kids Stay Active. All of these apply to how parents can work with their children to improve their health, and why childhood obesity is a problem. How This Influenced My Thinking: Gave me ideas of how to effectively write about ways to reduce childhood obesity. Credibility of Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention - great source

Title: Eating Disorder Organizations Join Forces to Urge Focus on Health and Lifestyle Rather Than Weight Author: n.a. Date Published: 2009 Summary and Relevance: The fight against obesity should not be focused on weight, but rather healthy living. Focusing on weight creates weight prejudice. this is relevant because people who are obese are more likely to be bullied about their weight (even if they are living healthy). How this Changed my Thinking: There are different ways to view fighting obesity, and focusing on lifestyle is healthier for self-esteem. Credibility: National Eating Disorder Association. links to other sources for information.

Title-Obesity Makes Children A Target for Bullying Author-Pam Harrison Date Published- May 4 2010 Summary and why relevant- It talks about how obesity plays a key role in bullying. How this influenced my thinking- I never considered weight as a problem in bullying. Credibility - It seems credible it has a lot of key information

Title:CHILDHOOD OBESITY MAY AFFECT PUBERTY, CREATE PROBLEMS WITH REPRODUCTION Author:David Stauth ? Date Published:7-31-2012 Why Relevant and Summary: It talks about puberty and how obesity can affect it, as well as possibly negative health correlations linked to early start of puberty. How This Influenced My Thinking: it simply coincided with what i already believed to be possibly true. Credibility of Source: from the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine in Oregon.

Title: Obesity Author: Coursy Date Published: 3/21/2013 Why Relevant and Summary: This article detailed the the diagnosis of obesity and its main causes How This Influenced My Thinking: It helped me realize that there are more causes than just physical exercise. Now I know there are close to 10 possible causes for it. Credibility of Source: WebMd.....you can decide ;)

Title: Choose My Plate. Gov Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture Date Published: 2008 Why relevant and summary: This website contains helpful information and tips on how to manage weight to help prevent obesity. How this influenced my thinking: I have found some good resources and easy tips on how to help children manage weight. Credibility: very credible government website with citation of resources.

Title:Obesity Makes Children a Target for Bullying Author: Pam Harrison Date Published: May 04, 2010 Summary And Relevance: It talks about obesity and how it affects children. How this changed my thinking: I knew obesity was a problem but i didn't realize the affect it had on bullying. Credibility: it seems credible