Ackard, D.M., Croll, J.K., & Kearney-Cooke, A. (2002). Dieting frequency among college females: association with disordered eating, body image, and related psychological problems. Journal of Psychomoatic Research, 52(3), Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T8V459W22Y2&_user=768496 &_coverDate=03%2F31%2F2002&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_origin=search&_sort=d& _docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000042521&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=768496&md5=f 88684bec037dac76b68b48b56d45c00&searchtype=a doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(01)00269-0 This study focuses on the frequency of dieting among college females and body satisfaction. The researchers wanted to find out if there was a link between dieting and eating disorder symptoms. They found that there was a positive link between the two and that depression along with many other factors effected how frequently females diet. BREVARD, P, & RICKETT, C. (1996). Residence of college students affects dietary intake, physical activity, and serum lipid levels. 96(1), Retrieved from http://www.adajournal.org/article/S00028223%2896%2900011-9/abstract doi: 10.1016/S0002-8223(96)00011-9 This journal article is a comparative study of students living on and off campus. It includes their dietary intake, physical activity, and lifestyle. Some research conducted is serum lipid levels, which deals with total cholesterol. These levels were studied comparatively in the food provided in universities with what students are eating at home. BRYANT, R, & DUNDES, L. (2005). portion distortion: a study of college students. The journal of consumer affairs, 39(2), Retrievedfromhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.17456606.2005.00021.x/abstract doi: 10.1111/j.1745-6606.2005.00021.x This journal article shows that people are looking at the serving sizes of what they are about to consume. “Most (81%) refer to package labels, and over a third of women identified serving size as “of major interest.” Only one-third accurately estimated the serving size of cereal within 10% of the correct amount, (BRYANT, & DUNDES, 2005).” Butler, S., Black, D., Blue, C. ,&Gretebeck, R. (2004). Change in diet, physical activity, and body weight in female college freshman. American Journal of Health Behavior, 28(1), Retrieved from http://www.atypon-link.com/PNG/doi/abs/10.5555/ajhb.2004.28.1.24 This article describes the changes in health and fitness behaviors in female college freshman. The main reasons for these changes are related to the changes associated with moving to a new place and starting college. The study measured diet, fitness level/exercise, body-weight, and self-esteem of 54 female freshmen. The results of the study proved that body-weight increased due to a decrease in fitness level/exercise. The study concluded that the overall physical activity level among freshmen needed to be greatly altered along with a more complete and healthy diet. Celio, C., Luce, K., Bryson, S., Winzelberg, A., Cunning, D., Rockwell, R., et al. (2006). Use of diet pills and other dieting aids in a college population with high weight and shape concerns. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 39(6), 492-497. doi:10.1002/eat.20254.
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