K.Griffin+Annotated+Bibliography



N.A. (2009, November 21). //Obesity Data/Statistics//. Retrieved November 25, 2009 from, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Minority Health Web site: http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=3& lvlid =537

This website lists facts and statistics about obesity, categorized by race. Clicking on the links below, provides more detailed information on the impact of obesity on each individual race, African Americans in the U.S. are found to be the most overweight compared to other races, Hispanics are the second race, then American Indian/Alaska Native, followed by Asians. It states that that if children are overweight they`ll have a 70% chance of being overweight as adults. This supports my thoughts on obesity, I believe that even if a person outgrows certain behaviors, their development during childhood will greatly impact their adult lifestyle.

N.A. (2009, August 19). //State-Based Programs//. Retrieved November 26, 2009 from, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: []

This web page provides information on a program the Center For Disease Control offers in 25 states, or half of America (going through a link with a map of the states that have the program,Illinois isn `t one). The program is primarily handled by the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. Their goal is obviously to improve the overall health of Americans through eating nutritional food and fitness programs. Some of the ways they wish to combat obesity as listed by the site:increase physical activity,increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables,decrease the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, reduce the consumption of high energy dense foods and decrease television viewing.

N.A. (2009, March). // Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity//.Retrieved November 26, 2009 from, Weight-control Information Network Web site:http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm

This web page provides information on the absolute last alternative option on combating obesity if physical activity and nutritional dieting isn `t showing any results. There`s information on the digestive system, available surgery option, risks of surgery and etc. There are four procedures to choose from, adjustable gastric band ( AGB ), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ( RYGB ), biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch ( BPD - DS ), and vertical sleeve gastrectomy ( VSG ). The goal is to reduce how much the recipient eats by reducing the capacity the stomach can hold. The reason for surgery is not only for physical gratification alone, but to relieve the recipient of any disease related to obesity and may even prolong life. Although the fat is removed the best way to see long term benefits is to begin exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.

N.A. (N.A.). //Obesity//. Retrieved November 30,2009 from, eMedicineHealth Web site: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/obesity/article_em.htm

This article provides an overview of obesity describing at a build up of too much fat. It explains hat the U.S unlike various other countries has an abundancy of food and exercise is an option not mandatory. It provides information on treatment, seeking a doctor, medication, at home treatment, surgery annd etc.

LiveScience Staff (2009, January 6). //Study: Exercise Won't Cure Obesity//. Retrieved November 30,2009 from, LiveScience Web site: http://www.livescience.com/health/090106-exercise-obesity.html

The research on this page suggests that exercise isn`t always the cure/ prevention to obesity. There was a study done between African women from Nigeria and those from Chicago finding "no significant difference between the two groups in the amount of calories burned during physical activity."