RJA #11

Annotated Bibliography Part II

-Caffrey, Lee. "What is the Prevalence of Eating Disorders Among Female Athletes?" About.com. Vanderbilt University, 27 April 1997. Web. 12 April 2010.

This paper is from the Department of Psychology within Vanderbilt University. Taking a more specific look at the female athlete, this source details what the female athlete triad is, as well as, reasoning and data to why women athletes are at greater risk for eating disorders. There is also sections for the comparison of athletes to the general population, and signs, tips, etc. for coaches. While the author himself lists no personal credentials, there is a thorough list of references following the conclusion. All evidence provided is followed with the appropriate citation to give some credibility to his statements. Throughout there are some good pieces of information, but, as a whole, this source is low on my list. This is mainly due to my issues with the possible credibility of the author. I am not sure whether the author is a professor or student, but without knowing more information I am skeptical to use the research. Also, while there are some good pieces of research in this, it is all information I have found in other, more reliable sources. The audience seems to be for anyone interested and the reading level is easy. Overall, I do not feel this resource will be of much use to me.

-"Eating Disorders: Are Coaches to Blame?" Int. J Sports Med 26 (2005): 693-700. Web. 12 April 2010.

The article, "Eating Disorders: Are Coaches to Blame?," does not list an immediate author, but does reference the journal from which it was found. Covering research done in Spain, the article shows new findings concerning athletes and their link to eating disorders. Immediately this article provides good data from performed research. Because this article comes from a medical journal, I believe the information to be reliable. I have found some great evidence here and think the source will be of some use to my paper.

-Hellmich, Nanci. "Athletes' Hunger to Win Fuels Eating Disorders." USA Today. USA Today, 5 Feb. 2006. Web. 12 April 2010.

This source is an article in USA Today beginning with the story of a particular athlete, Kimiko Soldati. While it may not be as objective as my other sources, it provides good statistical information, as well as, reliable references. The article recaps the story of gymnast Soldati before jumping into statistical data, specific high risk sports, and a closer look at the dangerous eating practices of some athletes. Besides the athlete herself, medical professionals are referenced and quoted giving credentials to the information provided. The intended audience appears to be anyone interested or concerned with the issue. This source will provide a different aspect of research to my data. It gives a personal story along with the numbers and catches a reader's attention. I believe this article will be of much use to me.

-Holliman, Susan. Eating Disorders and Athletes: A Handbook for Coaches. Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1991. Print.

Immediately, within the preface, I find the purpose of the book stated for those, "who want to better understand the issue of eating disorders and athletes" (v). The audience is clearly for those dealing with or concerned about athletes. This book covers everything from why athletes are susceptible to eating disorders, to the basic information of the eating disorder itself, to the strategies for prevention and intervention. Remaining objective throughout, the book is broken into chapters, then appendixes for quick survey or research results. The information presented is clearly supported with a thorough list of references as well as statistical data I have not found in previous print resources. I really like the way this book is organized. It makes for an easy access look at either various pieces of information or a more specific search. Thus far, this source has been the most helpful to me. I love that this book also provides data for surveys and research that has been performed. The information within this handbook will provide my paper with some great evidence.

-Michel, Deborah and Willard, Susan. When Dieting Becomes Dangerous. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003. Print.

This book, When Dieting Becomes Dangerous, is an overall look at understanding and treating eating disorders, such as, anorexia and bulimia. Both contributing authors have credibility to their name with Michel holding a Ph.D. and Willard having an L.C.S.W. (licensed clinical social worker). Within the preface, it states the author's clinical experiences have alerted them to the need to help those affected by eating disorders and, in turn, the book is a compilation of their knowledge on the subject. This clearly states the purpose of their venture including the intended audience for those seeking knowledge concerning eating disorders. I believe the book is a reliable source for information given the researched background to the knowledge they provide. Also, the credentials of the authors themselves is a good sign. Overall, the source has proven somewhat useful to me. Of the entire book, there is a small section more closely related to my paper on athletes and eating disorders. Otherwise, eating disorders themselves are looked at in their multiple realms on a less specific scale.