Katie Heredia's Project # 3 on Childhood Obesity: Bibliography and Annotations for LIB 107-OL2 CRN: 33675

　
Berger, Kathleen Stassen. The Developing Person through Childhood and Adolescence. 9th ed. New York, NY: Worth, 2012. Print.

In the book: The Developing Person Through Childhood And Adolescence, it starts with infants up to adolescence and the stages of developing mentally and physically that they go through. This book is a great source on childhood obesity because it talks about what children go through mentally with their developing stages and not just the physical aspects of struggling with childhood obesity. Many Colleges require this text for Child Family Education courses and Antelope Valley College is one of them. Kathleen S. Berger, author of this text is a Professor at The Bronx Community College, developmental psychologist, and mother of four.


Clinton, Bill. "The Weight of the Nation." Alliance for a Healthier Generation: Combating Childhood Obesity by Creating Healthy Schools, Empowering Youth Leaders, Healthcare, Healthier School Food and Beverages. American Heart Association and William J. Clinton Foundation, 13 Jun. 2010. Web. 30 May 2012. http://www.healthiergeneration.org/?gclid=COjtqMTSrbACFQ9whwodRE6FXA.

This websites: Alliance for a Healthier Generation; talks about a healthier generation and how important children’s everyday health is. It is a very supporting website that offers a lot to everyone who gets involved. It also mentions how these children our the future and if a majority of them are overweight or obese then what does it say about who they are and what they are to become. This is a credible site due to the founder, ex-president Bill Clinton and all of his state and governmental supporters. He is a strong influence and he has dedicated lots of time and billions of dollars to making this site change the future of this next generation of children suffering or on the brink of obesity.



Coley, Anthony. "Michelle Obama's War on Childhood Obesity." CNN. 08 Feb. 2010. Web. 27 May 2012. http://articles.cnn.com/2010-02-08/opinion/coley.obesity.michelle.obama_1_childhood-obesity-overweight-first-lady?_s=PM:OPINION.



This article talks about different encounters with obese children by the author and how our health care systems are going to face a horrible impact because of the increasing rise of obese children. This is a strongly recommend article because it is supported by CNN headquarters and first lady Michelle Obama talks about stepping in to make a difference. The article has great supporters and the author Anthony Coley, a specialist to CNN is really involved by the intro he gives the reader. Coley is a deputy assistant secretary of Public affairs at the US treasury and he attended the George Washington University. He received his masters degree in Legislative affairs and then he got his B.A. in Business Administration.


Coon, Dennis, and John O. Mitterer. Psychology: A Journey. 4th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2011. Print.

This book Psychology: A Journey is an excellent source to read about the psychological aspects a child with an eating disorder may be going through. In chapter 12 of the text it talks about many different disorders including overeating. I strongly recommend this book because it was written by two great, well known author’s the name’s of Dennis Coon and John O. Mitterer. Dennis Coon earned his doctorate degree in psychology at the University of Arizona and then he went on teaching for twenty-two years at the city college of Santa Barbara in California. He also wrote three other books and got involved with helping design CD-ROM with wadworth’s. As for John O. Mitterer, he received his doctorate for cognitive psychology at McMaster University. He was taught more than 20,000 intro psychology student’s at Brock University and he has traveled all over the world to try and see all the different birds in the world.

DuPont, Alfred I. "KidsHealth." Overweight and Obesity. The Nemours Foundation, 19 Aug. 2000. Web. 01 June 2012. http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overweight_obesity.html.

This site: Kid’sHeakth.org, offers great advice to parents about children experiencing weight problems. It offers nutritional advice, activities, anyone with medical questions, and general health. This site is high recommended because it has been around since 1995, but not online until the year 2000. The founder goes by the name Alfred I. DuPont and he is a Philanthropist. He has opened hospitals all over the country like Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware and many children’s clinics too.

　



Genachowski, Julius. "Media and Childhood Obesity." Media and Childhood Obesity. Barack Obama, 3 Mar. 2009. Web. 29 May 2012. http://reboot.fcc.gov/parents/media-and-childhood-obesity.

This website on media & childhood obesity has so many things that I did not know. It talks about a three million dollar debt per year in medical costs and it also mentions due to the obesity out break that one third of all children who were diagnosed with diabetes at some point in their life. This site is very beneficial and strongly recommended since it is a government operated site and the one charge is chairman Julius Genachowski. He has been involved with the FCC for the past 10 years and he has actually appointed by Barack Obama as chairman in March of 2009. Genachowski went to Harvard Law School where he received a Justice degree and then he got his B.A at Columbia College.
　




 Gordon, Serena. "Bullies Target Obese Kids." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 03 May 2010. Web. 27 May 2012. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2010/05/03/bullies-target-obese-kids.



Children being bullied because they are obese is what this article gets into depth with. It mentions different things that obese children go through and ways others can be supportive for them. There are many facts about bullying and this article can teach everyone something and it is strongly recommended because it is sponsored by Children’s Hospital. Health day reporter Sorena Gordon the author of the article and she really does a great a great job to reach out to the reader. She is a freelance writer and reporter for Health Day News. Gordon went to Pace University-Pleasant Ville / Briarcliff Campus. She received her B.A. in communications and has been writing for fourteen and a half years.



Hutto, David. "Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Childhood Obesity." Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Childhood Obesity. 2 May 2011. Web. 27 May 2012. http://www.naturalnews.com/032254_vitamin_D_childhood_obesity.html.



The article talks about how the lack of vitamin D is causing children to become overweight and lets out a lot of great information that was new to me. There are many great facts talking about the importance of vitamin D and its connection with childhood obesity. I strongly recommend this article, because it can teach someone who is unaware of the consequences and who have questions about someone they know who is suffering from childhood obesity. David Hutto is the author of this article and he is very well known. Hutto is a medical writer and editor. He has been writing for the past 20 years. He studied at Georgia State, Western Carolina, and Pudue University.

　



Jhon Willoughby. "Let's Move." Let's Move. 2010. Web. 28 May 2012. http://www.letsmove.gov/.

This website is about saving American children from childhood obesity and motivating them to make a change and difference in the world. This website is strongly recommended for these seeking advice on childhood obesity and looking for a program to get someone they may know involved in it. It is also about getting children to increase their physical activity. Change the school menu’s by adding healthier foods, and making healthy foods more affordable to all. One of the people mostly dedicated to this is the first lady Michelle Obama. She is the one who speaks out mostly on behalf of the website and author is John Willoughby. He is a writer, editor, and he wrote a cook book for kids to get them more involved with cooking healthier and healthier eating habits. He believes that by getting kids involved with cooking they will eat healthier. Willoughby id from New York and he went to the University of New Hampshire.


Juettner, Bonnie. Childhood Obesity. San Diego, CA: ReferencePoint, 2010. Print.

This book, Childhood Obesity is about issues with obesity and explores the matter in great depth. It talks about any concern from genetics to environmental problems with obesity and it is a great recommendation due to the great well known author by the name of Bonnie Juttner. Her books are all over and they are at readable levels for children who may want to read about the issue as well. Bonnie Juttner is Holistic Health Professional and she enjoys writing about health and science. She lives in Milwaukee and is a single mother of two children.




　
Khan, Amina. "Are Parents to Blame for Childhood Obesity?" Chicago Tribune. 10 Jan. 2010. Web. 27 May 2012. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-01-10/features/1001070371_1_childhood-obesity-severe-obesity-neglect.



This article does a breakdown on whether or not parent’s are to blame for childhood obesity and most of the research points to the neglect and abuse of children. This is a greatly developed article and recommended because many of the facts well stated by Nutritionist James O. Hill and it has a lot to send out to the reader. James O Hill who is mentioned in the article is a Professor of Pediatrics and medicine, an executive director at Anschutz Health and Wellness center, director of Colorado Nutrition obesity research center (NRC), and he is also the director of the center for Human Nutrition. The author of the article Amina Khan went through some great research and covers mainly health stories. Khan is a science writer and she went to the University of California, Berkeley. She received he B.A. in Linguistics, Spanish and she has been recognized by many marks of excellence in her writing by The Society Of Professional Journalists.




Lauer, Michael, and Clare Waterman. "America's Obesity Problem." Welcome to We Can! U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), 3 July 2009. Web. 29 May 2012. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/.

　

This website offers different recipes for parents to make healthier choices for their children and it spreads awareness about the serious obesity posses to children’s life. Also the site offers advice from health professionals and encourages children to get active. Another important thing this site mentions is that children should limit television, video, and computer time. The two mainly in charge of this site is Dr. Michael Lauer who received his masters degree in cardiology, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology. He graduated from Gaylord and Traverse City, in Michigan about twenty years ago. As for another contributor, Clare Waterman, she is a associate professor that works with cell biology and very involved with biomedical researching. Lauer and Waterman are two out of the twelve scientist to receive the Authur S. Flemming award due to their outstanding federal services.






Mountin, Dr. Joseph. "Childhood Overweight and Obesity." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 Apr. 2012. Web. 28 May 2012. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/.

This website cdc.gov is a center for disease control and prevention for childhood obesity. It has many helpful tips and is available to everyone. This is a government site so it is strongly recommended because the information on it is written and studied by professionals in the medical field. The founder of this website is Dr. Joseph W. Mountin and he was a public health leader. He started this in Atlanta, Georgia on July 1,1946 and the site has become well known all over the world and has helped many.






Nicolai-White, Kristina. "Childhood Obesity: Why Are Today's Children Overweight? - Kaboose.com." Childhood Obesity: Why Are Today's Children Overweight? - Kaboose.com. Disney, 3 Apr. 2010. Web. 29 May 2012. http://health.kaboose.com/kids-weight/big-kids-2.html.

This website talks about why children in the new generation are getting so much bigger. Discussed is genetics, eating habits, and healthy food alternatives for a healthy lifestyle. The site offers great advice for the whole family. It is a recommended site due to all the qualifications and Disney is the major contributor and reserves all rights to the site. The founder of this site is Kristina Nicolai-White. She is from Middletown, Wisconsin and she was always interested in creative design and children’s education.






Noseworthy, John H. "Childhood Obesity." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 04 May 2009. Web. 30 May 2012. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity/DS00698.

The website describes what medical conditions an obese child could be facing or already be experiencing. It mentions different types of treatments. Offers also available are ways to support, diagnose, symptoms, and the definition of childhood obesity. The Mayo clinic is ranked at the top three of the best hospital in the United States. The founder of the Mayo clinic was William Worall May in the year 1863. Today the president and CEO in charge is John H. Noseworthy. He is an M.D and went to Dalhousie Medical School in Canada. He also graduated from Harvard University in Boston, MA. Noseworthy is a professor of Neurology. This site is strongly recommended due to the great information and reliable, worthy medical professionals in charge of making this site professional.



Pretlow, Dr. Robert A. "Around the World With Junk Food Marketing." Around the World With Junk Food Marketing. SixEstate, 2 Sept. 2008. Web. 01 June 2012.
http://childhoodobesitynews.com/2010/08/03/around-the-world-with-junk-food-marketing/.

　

This site: childhoodobesitynews.com; talks about the struggles of young children and their outlook on life an what they are going through. It also mentions how junk food is such a major downfall in these children’s lives. It is against the junk food marketing and those commercial they put on television for children to see and want. I strongly recommend this site because it is lead by a great pediatrician and childhood obesity specialist by the name of Dr. Robert A. Pretlow. He works with children for a living and he has seen many cases of childhood obesity so he can talk about what these children are experiencing and ways to help them. He has been in the pediatrics field for over 36 years and currently lives in Seattle, Washington. Pretlow graduated from the school of Medicine in University of Virginia.

　




Rettig, Jessica. "The Threat of Childhood Obesity." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 07 May 2010. Web. 27 May 2012. http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2010/05/07/the-threat-of-childhood-obesity.



In this article obesity is labeled as “a national threat” and it affects about 17% percent of the U.S children population. The information is extent and pulls the reader in by the alarming facts. Many great resources came into place when this article was written and I strongly recommend it to anyone who is looking to get a real break down on how childhood obesity is a big deal. The author of this article is Jessica Rettig and she is a Pediatric expert who gets into depth with her writing and research. Rettig is a freelancer from Columbia who studied at Georgetown University and University of Buenos Aires in Argentina.




Rouse, James. "Child Obesity in America." Child Obesity in America. 2008. Web. 28 May 2012. http://www.helpcurechildobesity.com/.

This website HelpCureChildhoodObesity.com has so much useful information on childhood obesity in America and what actions parents can take to give their children for a better future. It mentions how childhood obesity has grown an increasing amount since the past 30 years. Also the website talks about prevention, diets, nutrition, and many other useful tips that are strongly recommended because this website has been around for the past four years and has had a great number of responses and has brought awareness to many. The author is very educated and his greatest interest is nutrition. His name is James Rouse and he was born and raised in New England. Rouse has an online office world wide with no appointment and his service is always free of charge because he loves what he does and he wants to spread the word about childhood obesity.



Smith, J. Clinton. Understanding Childhood Obesity. Jackson: University of Mississippi, 1999. Print.
　

　
This book on Understanding Childhood Obesity is about every aspect of a child’s life that is experiencing it and is about what things can help them get better and also help them mentally. This is a great book with lots to offer and the author is a Medical Professor who has seen and dealt with many cases of childhood obesity. J. Clinton Smith is a Professor at the University of Mississippi. He teaches at the school of medicine and is a associate Professor Pediatrics and he is also an assistant Professor for preventive medicine. Smith has taught and studied at many different Universities and is an excellent source for great information on childhood obesity.




Wardlaw, Gordon M., and Anne M. Smith. Contemporary Nutrition. 8th ed. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.

　

Contemporary Nutrition is a great book about nutrition that has so many answers to help treat, prevent, and deal with childhood obesity. The information available talks about diets, eating disorders, and lifestyles which are all linked to childhood obesity. This book is strongly recommended and used by many colleges for their nutrition 100 classes. There are two great author’s who wrote this text and their name’s are Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne M. Smith. Gordon M. Wardlaw, P.H.D is a member of the American society for Nutritional sciences and he is also a specialist for the Human Nutrition by the American Board of Nutrition. Wardlaw has also taught intro nutrition at many Colleges and Universities including State University. As for Anne M. Smith, she is currently teaching nutrition majors at the University of Ohio State and she is also a member of the Nutrition Society and the American Dietetic Association.