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Using Resources AIU Online October 15, 2011 Outline Thesis Statement: Obesity is the second leading cause of death in America and immediate lifestyle changes need to be made to combat and prevent the main causes of obesity: food, exercise and genetics. 1. Know what you put into your body. A. Make healthy food choices. B. Avoid fast food and sugary beverages. C. Educate yourself on portion sizes and food content. 2. Exercise daily. A. At least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity. B. Burn as many calories, if not more, than what you put into your body. C. Exercising also reduces the risk of many adverse health conditions. 3. Be aware of family history and traditions. A. Genetics affect a number of weight-related processes in the body. B. Obesity is a disease and can be passed down from one generation to another. C. Educate yourself and family members of past history to avoid repeating it in the future. Annotated Bibliography Collins, A. (2006). Causes of Obesity. Retrieved October 14, 2011, from AnneCollins.com: http://www.annecollins.com/obesity/causes-of-obesity.htm Summary: This article discusses the different reasons that genetics play a major role in obesity. It highlights things that run in families such as lifestyle habits, attitude, dietary and physical exercise. Findlay, S. (2003, December 15). Designate Obesity as Disease. Retrieved August 30, 2011, from USATODAY.com: http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2003-12-15-obesity-edit_x.htm Summary: In this editorial, Findlay gives his opinion on why he thinks that obesity should be considered a disease. He states that insurance companies would then cover weight loss programs and nutrition guidance programs. With the financial obligations taken care of through insurance, people would be able to seek the medical attention that they require to overcome obesity. Foreyt, J. (2003). Lifestyle Obesity Management. Retrieved October 14, 2011, from Google Books: http://books.google.com/books'id=v5yBXeBpW7MC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Summary: This book covers underlying causes of obesity including genetic propensity, inadequate physical activity and poor nutritional habits. A wide variety of complex behaviors contribute to the development of both childhood and adult obesity. Lifestyle Obesity Management summarizes the causes and treatments of obesity with an emphasis on lifestyle practices and habits and their contribution to the prevention and treatment of this condition. Gibbs, W. W. (2005, May 23). Obesity: An Overblown Epidemic. Retrieved October 15, 2011, from Scientific American: http://www.grafxlut.com/majicom/nr/articles/obesity_an_overblown_epidemic.pdf Summary: This article discusses America’s obsession with being thin. It talks about how people who are overweight or obese may actually do more harm than good to their health by dieting and cutting certain things out of their diets. It goes on to talk about different diseases and the affects obesity has on the disease. Kushner, R. (2009, August 16). Eradicating America's Obesity Epidemic. Retrieved October 14, 2011, from The Washington Times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/16/solutions-eradicating-americas-obesity-epidemic/ Summary: This article talks about treating obesity as we have cancer and making a nationwide effort combat and prevent obesity by. Obesity and Overweight. (2011, March). Retrieved October 15, 2011, from World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/ Summary: This is a factsheet about obesity and overweight. It gives definitions and key facts about each. This factsheet also highlights the causes, common health consequences and ways to reduce and prevent being obese or overweight. Overweight and Obesity Statistics. (2011, July 5). Retrieved October 15, 2011, from Weight-control Information Network: http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/index.htm Summary: This site states risk factors and gives statistics regarding America’s overweight and obesity rates in regards to age, sex, gender, race and other areas. It also gives the statistics for the mortality rates, cost of obesity by insurance status (Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers) and type of service provided (inpatient, outpatient and prescriptions) associated with being overweight and obese. Understanding and Combating Obesity. (2011). Retrieved October 15, 2011, from Obesity in America: http://obesityinamerica.org/index.cfm Summary: This website defines obesity and the cause of this disease. It also states facts and myths about combating and preventing the disease. The site also has a statistics tab, which I compared to the other site that I found. Another option on this site is to contact an obesity expert. The site offers before and after pictures, as well as the story, of people who followed the medical advice given to them by the experts.