Annotated Bibliography

Martin, Andrew. "Nickelodeon to Limit Use of Characters on Junk Foods." The New York times [New York] 16 Aug. 2007, Final ed., sec. C: 3. Lexis Nexis. Web.


In this article, the childrens television channel Nickelodeon says that it will prohibit their characters pictures on junk food products. Taking characters off junk foods may help prevent the children from choosing that snack jsut because their favorite cartoon character is on it. Other companies such as Disney and Dicovery Kids have agreed that they would even stop advertising unhealthy products to children under 12, unless they have certain nutritional facts. Changes to this took effect in 2009 and will remain effective with the exception of certain holidays.


Coseo, Dale. "Obesity Fight Begins at Home with Good Meals and Exercise." The Post Standard [Syracuse, NY] 26 Mar. 2010, Final ed., Opinion sec.: A17. Web.


An opinion by Coseo, Dale who represents Coca Cola goes against the increase in soda tax stating that it has nothing to do with obesity. the tax on drinks isnt only for soda, it goes for all drinks including water. Coseo feels that help for obesity begins at home with balanced meals, less technology and more exercise. Unemployment will be increased due to the effect of the "soda tax"and will not help to decrease obesity.



Stokes, Leonard. "Junk Food Tax Not a Fair One." The Times-Union [Albany, NY] 21 Aug. 2009, Final ed., Opinion sec.: A10. Web.


This article states that if the goverment really cared about obesity in America, they would have a policy focused soley on the group of obese people. Raising the price of soda will just charge Americans more more for no reason. if obesity was such a big deal, why dont they find other ways to go about solving it rather than effecting everyone including people who are not obese. It seems like the increase in revenue is more important than the decrease in obesity.


Weitzen, Terry. "Our Unhelathy Diet." The New York Times [Highland Park, NJ] 5 Apr. 2010, Final ed., sec. A: 18. Print


This article states the fact of people choosing unhealthy food over healthy food because its faster and cheaper. Its easier to grab a cookie rather than cut up fruits as a snack. Making foods and drinks with "low" in it doesnt always mean youre eating better because what youre eating is still unhealthy. If healthy foods were just as quick and cheap as unhealthy foods are, more people will choose more wisely because they can afford both.


Wright, Christine. "Banning Junk Fodd In Schools Is Not The Answer." The Post Standard [Syracuse, NY] 23 May 2006, Final ed., Editorial sec.: A9. Lexis Nexis. Web.


Removing junk food from public schools willl not solve the issue of obesity. Parents should be held accountable for their child well being and should take control of what their children eat. When children want junk, they will find a way to get it no matter where they are. Parents should set better example on what and how their children should eat. Schools shouldnt be scrutinized jsut because they sell junk food. They have a choice whether or not to eat it, and if they are being led by a healthy example at home, they will less likely choose to have as much junk daily.