Ebsimon-Annotated+Bibliography

EbSimon - Annotated Bibliography Page

("The Flex Plan and Core Plan." __WeightWatchers.com__. 2008. Weight Watchers International. 27 Oct 2008 .) Website provides information on what types of diet plans are available as part of the online membership program.

(  "How it Works - 3 Phases to Success." __The South Beach Diet__. 2008. The South Beach Diet. 27 Oct 2008 .) Website provides information on how South Beach program is structured online, and the available tools for success.

("Welcome from Dr. Agatston." __The South Beach Diet__. 2008. The South Beach Diet. 27 Oct 2008 .) Welcome page provides background information and history of the inventor of the South Beach Diet.

( "Groups." __The Daily Plate__. 2008. The Daily Plate, LLC. 28 Oct 2008 . ) Provides information regarding special online groups offered on The Daily Plate.

( Coon, Dottie. "Frequently Asked Questions." __Dottie's Weight Loss Zone__. 1998-2008. 28 Oct 2008 ) Provides background information on the start of Dottie's Weight Loss Zone and the purpose of the website in the words of the owner.

( Tate, Deborah H., Elizabeth H. Jackvony, Rena R. Wing. "Effects of Internet Behavioral Counseling on Weight Loss in Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes." __JAMA__ 289(2003): 1833-1836. ) Journal article providing study results in reference to online diet programs.

(De Avila, Joseph. The Social-Networking Diet." Wall Street Journal __10 Oct 2007, Digital Network: Business. ).__ Newspaper article which references the growing online diet trend.

Tsai, A.G., T.A. Wadden. "Systematic Review: An Evaluation of Major Commercial Weight Loss Programs in the United States." __Annals of Internal Medicine__ 142(2005): 56-66. Journal Article provides a contrasting, non-supportive opinion on the weight watchers program.