Annotated Bibliography
1. "Beating the Freshman 15." Teens Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr 2011. <http: //kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs
/college/freshman_15.html#>.
Teen Health offers the background information of the "Freshman 15" for young adults who are worried about gaining weight through their college experience. It explains how freshman year is a transitioning stage in which students must be aware of new temptations while obtaining not only a healthy physical life but a healthy emotional life.
/college/freshman_15.html#>.
Teen Health offers the background information of the "Freshman 15" for young adults who are worried about gaining weight through their college experience. It explains how freshman year is a transitioning stage in which students must be aware of new temptations while obtaining not only a healthy physical life but a healthy emotional life.
2. "Facebook." Status Update. N.p., 04/20/2011. Web. 26 Apr 2011. <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1340400096>.
In order to reach out to a large range of Rowan University students, we made the decision to create a Facebook status. The Facebook status stated "Amy Schuster, Julianne Kovary and I are doing a research project for one of our classes… you tell us… WHY DO STUDENTS GAIN WEIGHT THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR? DON'T HOLD BACK!…Thanks for your help!". After a few days we received fourteen responses from individuals that really told us how they feel. The majority of students stated the leading cause to weight gain was the consumption of alcohol.
In order to reach out to a large range of Rowan University students, we made the decision to create a Facebook status. The Facebook status stated "Amy Schuster, Julianne Kovary and I are doing a research project for one of our classes… you tell us… WHY DO STUDENTS GAIN WEIGHT THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR? DON'T HOLD BACK!…Thanks for your help!". After a few days we received fourteen responses from individuals that really told us how they feel. The majority of students stated the leading cause to weight gain was the consumption of alcohol.
3. Hellmich, Nanci. "Beer, Bad Habits Fuel College Weight Gain." USA Today 29 October 2008: n. pag. Web. 26 Apr 2011. <http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2008-10-28-college-weight_N.htm>.
This article explains the statistics found through a study of why students gain weight during their freshman year from Indiana University and Tufts University. More than half of the students interviewed stated that they gain 7 to 10 pounds of weight from the beginning of their freshman year to the beginning of the sophomore year. The leading cause to all of this weight gain is the increase of the consumption of alcohol and the decrease in the level of exercise.
This article explains the statistics found through a study of why students gain weight during their freshman year from Indiana University and Tufts University. More than half of the students interviewed stated that they gain 7 to 10 pounds of weight from the beginning of their freshman year to the beginning of the sophomore year. The leading cause to all of this weight gain is the increase of the consumption of alcohol and the decrease in the level of exercise.
4. Ligas, Kristen. "A Female's Perspective on College Weight Gain." Personal interview. 6 Apr. 2011.
This personal interview is about a 20 year old female student from Rowan University. She brings us on her journey of weight gain and weight loss from high school through college. She explains how different emotions and lifestyle effected her weight gain. Once she felt comfortable in college her and her lifestyle changed she found food no longer as comfort but as a way to fuel the body.
This personal interview is about a 20 year old female student from Rowan University. She brings us on her journey of weight gain and weight loss from high school through college. She explains how different emotions and lifestyle effected her weight gain. Once she felt comfortable in college her and her lifestyle changed she found food no longer as comfort but as a way to fuel the body.
5. Martinez, Johandy. "A Male's Perspective on College Weight Gain." Personal interview. 29 Mar. 2011.
This personal interview is about a 22 year old male student from Rowan University. He brings us through his story of weight gain and weight loss during college. He explains how he reaches his heaviest weight in his life which begins his weight loss journey. This weight loss created a whole new lifestyle for him in which he found himself becoming an Health and Exercise Science Major as well as a trainer at the Rec Center.
This personal interview is about a 22 year old male student from Rowan University. He brings us through his story of weight gain and weight loss during college. He explains how he reaches his heaviest weight in his life which begins his weight loss journey. This weight loss created a whole new lifestyle for him in which he found himself becoming an Health and Exercise Science Major as well as a trainer at the Rec Center.
6. Rowan University Students, . Interview. April 2011. Print. 26 Apr 2011.
Throughout the last few weeks of April 2011, our group conducted random interviews with students at Rowan University. The interviews took place at the Recreation Center and the rooms of college students. We wanted to know the true thoughts and feelings about "Why freshman gain weight in college?". Everyone who participated gave individual answers which helped our documentary grow.
Throughout the last few weeks of April 2011, our group conducted random interviews with students at Rowan University. The interviews took place at the Recreation Center and the rooms of college students. We wanted to know the true thoughts and feelings about "Why freshman gain weight in college?". Everyone who participated gave individual answers which helped our documentary grow.
7. Schweitzer, Callie. "Energy Drinks: Lift and Letdown."Student Health 101 April 2011: n. pag. Web. 26 Apr 2011. <http://readsh101.com/rowan.html>.
Student Health 101 Magazine is a monthly interactive magazine with relevant health topics and tips for college students. There are multiple articles throughout the magazine with authors from all different colleges in the United States. In addition to articles about health there are also ads corresponding to activities that are happening at Rowan University. The specific article I was interested in was about energy drinks. Most students in college who do not like coffee are using energy drinks to stay up late and finish papers and cram for tests especially during finals week. This article states that the intake of these energy drinks are causing obesity, nausea and even anxiety. Healthy alternatives to energy drinks are stated towards the end of the article that consist of daily exercise and a healthy diet. The most interesting aspect to this magazine and article itself is the ability to scroll over interactive videos which give the opinions of students at different universities. Most students enjoy hearing the opinions of their own peers besides a researcher.
Student Health 101 Magazine is a monthly interactive magazine with relevant health topics and tips for college students. There are multiple articles throughout the magazine with authors from all different colleges in the United States. In addition to articles about health there are also ads corresponding to activities that are happening at Rowan University. The specific article I was interested in was about energy drinks. Most students in college who do not like coffee are using energy drinks to stay up late and finish papers and cram for tests especially during finals week. This article states that the intake of these energy drinks are causing obesity, nausea and even anxiety. Healthy alternatives to energy drinks are stated towards the end of the article that consist of daily exercise and a healthy diet. The most interesting aspect to this magazine and article itself is the ability to scroll over interactive videos which give the opinions of students at different universities. Most students enjoy hearing the opinions of their own peers besides a researcher.
