2nd Draft - Annotating a Scholarly Article

Barry Rose         

11/26/11             

Annotating a Scholarly Article

            “Framing the mother: Childhood Obesity, Maternal Responsibility and Care”   JaneMaree Maher, Suzanne Fraser and Jan Wright

Centre for Women’s Studies Gender Research, School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia; University of Wollongong, Australia (Received 10 February 2009; final version received 3 November 2009)

Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 19, No. 3, September 2010, 233–247

               

In this essay, Maher, Fraser, and Wright explain how there is too much blame placed on mothers, and not enough placed on fathers for the cause of childhood obesity. They believe fathers should take more action in their children’s diet and exercise. Also stated as a large cause for childhood obesity is the lack of family home cooked meals. Another cause occurs before a child is even born. Maher, Fraser, and Wright believe that the mother’s diet and exercise are crucial in preventing childhood obesity and other health problems like diabetes.  

Maher, Fraser, and Write make many good points of the many causes of childhood obesity. They explain the reasoning for the growth of this problem, and give solutions on how to fix it. The authors work for credible University’s such as the School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, and the University of Wollongong. I believe the article is intended for more than just parents, instead all of America. This is a nation wide problem, and is going to take everyone to fix it.

Annotating a Scholarly Article

Barry Rose         

11/19/11             

Annotating a Scholarly Article

            “Framing the mother: Childhood Obesity, Maternal Responsibility and Care”   JaneMaree Maher, Suzanne Fraser and Jan Wright

Centre for Women’s Studies Gender Research, School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia; University of Wollongong, Australia (Received 10 February 2009; final version received 3 November 2009)

Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 19, No. 3, September 2010, 233–247

               

In this essay, Maher, Fraser, and Wright explain how there is too much blame placed on mothers, and not enough placed on fathers for the cause of childhood obesity. They believe fathers should take more action in their children’s diet and exercise. Also stated as a large cause for childhood obesity is the lack of family home cooked meals. Another cause occurs before a child is even born. Maher, Fraser, and Wright believe that the mother’s diet and exercise are crucial in preventing childhood obesity and other health problems like diabetes.  

Maher, Fraser, and Write make many good points of the many causes of childhood obesity. They explain the reasoning for the growth of this problem, and give solutions on how to fix it. The authors give credible sources and work for credible University’s. I believe the article is intended for more than just parents, instead all of America. This is a nation wide problem, and is going to take everyone to fix it.

Proposal - 2nd Draft

Barry Rose

Proposal Essay - 2^nd Draft

Eng. 11 Dr. Tinberg

Childhood Obesity - A Big Problem

In 2008, more than one-third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. (Guillery) Childhood obesity is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. Rates have tripled over the last three decades and will continue to grow unless parents take action. (Guillery) Today, 17 % of children ages 2-19 are obese. This statistic can be prevented from rising by changing your children’s habits. Eating healthy and exercising are two answers for the problem of childhood obesity.

Children are not the only one’s accountable for childhood obesity. Parents must take responsibility for their children’s health. They do not realize the consequences later in life by becoming obese at a young age. It can cause the development of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and can take up to 5 years off your life. We cannot expect children to worry about these risks later in their lives, that is up to you as parents.

A healthy diet is an easy and affordable fix. Instead of soda, have your children drink water or juice. Each additional soda consumed increases the risk for obesity by 1.6 times. Avoid eating fast food because it is full of calories and fat. Eating a healthy home cooked meal cost approximately the same as it would to eat takeout. Every child loves snacks, so provide healthy choices instead of chips and cookies. Fruits, cheese, and crackers are a much healthier option. Sitting down for dinner also helps children eat healthy. By eating with your children, you are able to monitor what they are eating and give them a good example of you eating healthy as well.

The cost of grocery shopping for a week is very inexpensive. You can feed your family healthy meals for the same price, if not cheaper, that it would cost to order take out every day. By preparing your own meals, you can dictate exactly what and how much your child eats. Making it very easy to make sure your child doesn’t over eat, or eat junk food.

Another solution to help parents take control of their children’s weight is to limit TV and video games. It is extremely important your children get exercise for at least 55 minutes a day. Take them outside to play a sport, go for a walk, or a bike ride. Finding fun activities that require your child to exert energy is a great way to help your child stay in shape. Try not to make it seem like a chore to exercise, make it enjoyable for your child and you will get results.

Another great way to get your child to exercise is to get them involved in a youth sports league. Not only will this get your child exercise but it will also give then self esteem. Depression is another cause of obesity. A great way to prevent that is getting your child to interact with other kids, and have fun. Playing a sport promotes comradery and can help your child develop friendships. These friendships can keep your child from falling into a depression.

Every example of how to help stop, slow down, and prevent childhood obesity are cost effective. It will take only your time, not your money. There is no reason why you can’t help improve your child’s life. You must make the choice to save your child from obesity. If you don’t, you are putting their lives at risk. I am challenging you to take control of your child’s health. If you don’t, no one will.

Work Cited:

In 2008, more than one-third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese.

Dr. Ed Guillery, “Local Experts Address Childhood Obesity”  The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington)

October 1, 2011 LexisNexis Academic. Web

Rates have tripled over the last three decades.

Dr. Ed Guillery, “Local Experts Address Childhood Obesity”  The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington)

October 1, 2011 LexisNexis Academic. Web

Today, 17% of children ages 2-19 are obese.

“Doctor: Childhood obesity a 'personal tragedy'” Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Business News October 1, 2011 LexisNexis Academic. Web

Proposal

Barry Rose

Proposal Essay

Eng. 11 Dr. Tinberg

Childhood Obesity - A Big Problem

In 2008, more than one-third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. Rates have tripled over the last three decades and will continue to grow unless parents take action. Today, 17 % of children ages 2-19 are obese. This statistic can be prevented from rising by changing your children’s habits. Eating healthy and exercising are two answers for the problem of childhood obesity.

Children are not the only one’s accountable for childhood obesity. Parents must take responsibility for their children’s health. They do not realize the consequences later in life by becoming obese at a young age. It can cause the development of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and can take up to 5 years off your life. We cannot expect children to worry about these risks later in their lives that is up to you as parents.

A healthy diet is an easy and affordable fix. Instead of soda, have your children drink water or juice. Each additional soda consumed increases the risk for obesity by 1.6 times. Avoid eating fast food because it is full of calories and fat. Eating a healthy home cooked meal cost approximately the same as it would to eat takeout. Every child loves snacks, so provide healthy choices instead of chips and cookies. Fruits, cheese, and crackers are a much healthier option. Sitting down for dinner also helps children eat healthy. By eating with your children, you are able to monitor what they are eating and give them a good example of you eating healthy as well.

The cost of grocery shopping for a week is very inexpensive. You can feed your family healthy meals for the same price, if not cheaper, that it would cost to order take out every day. By preparing your own meals, you can dictate exactly what and how much your child eats. Making it very easy to make sure your child doesn’t over eat, or eat junk food.

Another solution to help parents take control of their children’s weight is to limit TV and video games. It is extremely important your children get exercise for at least 55 minutes a day. Take them outside to play a sport, go for a walk, or a bike ride. Finding fun activities that require your child to exert energy is a great way to help your child stay in shape. Try not to make it seem like a chore to exercise, make it enjoyable for your child and you will get results.

Another great way to get your child to exercise is to get them involved in a youth sports league. Not only will this get your child exercise but it will also give then self esteem. Depression is another cause of obesity. A great way to prevent that is getting your child to interact with other kids, and have fun. Playing a sport promotes comradery and can help your child develop friendships. These friendships can keep your child from falling into a depression.

Every example of how to help stop, slow down, and prevent childhood obesity are cost effective. It will take only your time and not your money. There is no reason why you can’t help improve your child’s life. You must make the choice to save your child from obesity. If you don’t, you are putting their lives at risk. I am challenging you to take control of your child’s health. If you don’t, no one will.

Work Cited:

In 2008, more than one-third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese.

Dr. Ed Guillery, “Local Experts Address Childhood Obesity”  The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington)

October 1, 2011 LexisNexis Academic. Web

Rates have tripled over the last three decades.

Dr. Ed Guillery, “Local Experts Address Childhood Obesity”  The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington)

October 1, 2011 LexisNexis Academic. Web

Today, 17% of children ages 2-19 are obese.

“Doctor: Childhood obesity a 'personal tragedy'” Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Business News October 1, 2011 LexisNexis Academic. Web