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We hear a lot about the "obesity epidemic" in the news lately. In a short paper 1-3 pages in length, double spaced, 12 pt. font, MLA or APA format. Summarize the recent findings (last 5 years) regarding overweight/obesity and health. Be sure to include a "Works Cited". At least 3 recent references are required and one of those must be from a peer reviewed source. Use the search engineScholar GoogleLinks to an external site.to find a peer reviewed source.

In your paper specifically address the following questions:

• What are the risks associated with being obese?
• How big a problem is obesity in the United States?
• Where in the U.S.A. are the most people obese?
• What factors in our society may be contributing to the obesity problem?
• What is being done to help with this problem? Give examples of specific initiatives being taken by our government or other public entities.

How do I write a college paper? Check out the video from "Smartthinking on how to get help with your paperLinks to an external site.. This obesity paper is to be a short "research paper", check out this website from Hudson County Community College on:Writing a Research PaperLinks to an external site. For more information on compiling and formatting a Works Cited, please seeOWL ,Links to an external site.and check out either the MLA or APA formatting.

Rubric

Obesity Research Paper Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterionAddressed the 5assigned questions within the text of the paper.	15ptsAll 5 questions were addressed. 12ptsAddressed 4/5 questions. 9ptsAdequately addressed 3/5 questions 6ptsAdequately addressed 2/5 questions. 3ptsAddressed only 1/5 questions 0ptsNo evidence that any of the questions were addressed correctly. Or the paper was not submitted on time.	15pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, spelling, proofreading, paper properly submitted.	5ptsWell done! Proper grammar and spelling throughout 4.5ptsMinor error 4ptsMinor errors 3ptsFew errors 2ptsMajor errors 0ptsNeed to proofread, spell check and read your own paper	5pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper citation of sources	5ptsWell done! Met the minimum number of sources, documentation was correctly done, good Works Cited. 3ptsGood Works cited page, but didn't cite sources within the text of the paper 3ptsMinimum number of sources cited, but no Works Cited pages included. 0ptsThis was a research paper, it required 3 sources and proper citation including a Works Cited page.