Newspaper & Magazine Articles

Bauer, Joy. “Get the skinny on fad-diet favorites”. Health. 2007 Sept. msbnc. 16 April 2008. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20811889/

This article takes a few fad favorites and lists the pros and cons. It also lists six “red flags” or signs when trying to recognize fads. The article is helpful is taking some of the popular diets and clearly providing their premise and why they not only unrealistic but unhealthy. In addition, the webpage also provides link to other articles written by Joy Bauer, a diet expert. There is also a video clip, which may be helpful. This webpage has the total package by providing information, multimedia, and other information links. It also includes recipes that are a healthier alternative option. 

"Disordered Eating is Widespread Among U.S. Women." The Washington Post. 25 Apr. 2008. 1 June 2008 . http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/25/AR2008042501895.html.

This article explains the growing trend of eating disorders in America. When conducting an online poll of over 4,000 women, it was discovered that over 75% think and behave abnormally around food. Today, eating habits such as skipping meals and participating in extreme diets has become the norm. However, these are two symptoms of disordered eating. Mostly affecting young women, especially in college, this trend is also present in older women. This article is useful because it explains a connection between eating disorders and fad dieting. In addition, it includes a separate section listing statistics, which would be helpful when writing a story. 

Schulte, Brigid. "The Search for Solutions." The Washington Post. 22 May 2008. 1 June 2008. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/09/AR2008050900666.html?sid=ST2008050900732.

This article details the widespread problem of obesity in children. Although this problem has become severe, the medical community has yet to discover how to keep children from becoming obese or how to help them lose weight. Schulte emphasizes the need to change eating habits and exercise. This article would be helpful for a journalist because it shows that the issues concerning body image and dieting can be prevented. When we are children, certain steps can be taken to stay healthy and be on the right track of eating well.