Monthly Archives: April 2011

(Blog #5) Should the Sale of Soft Drinks Be Banned in Schools?

Yes, we are back on obesity again, but how can we ignore it when it is only becoming worse and worse in this country.  I recently read that 1/3 of all Americans born after the year 2000 will develop diabetes, … Continue reading

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(Blog #4) Dieting is Usually a Short-Term Fad…What About Long-Term Dieting?

According to the CDC, in 2009, obesity rates varied from a low in Colorado of 18.6%, to a high of 34.4% in Mississippi (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011).  To make matters worse, obesity has been proven to contribute … Continue reading

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(Blog #3) The Good Ol’ Cup of Joe… Is Caffeine Helping Our College Students?

Introduction In almost every major American city, you can find a Starbucks or a Caribou Coffee shop on just about every street corner.  In fact, coffee is the most popular drink in the world only after water, while its trade … Continue reading

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