Browsing by Author "Wieseman, Laurelyn"
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Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus Type II in Chinese Middle School Students
Meerwald, Anja; Wieseman, Laurelyn; Nerison, Rachel (2013-05)Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic, preventable disease that has reached epidemic proportions in the general adult population in China. The prevalence of diabetes in China is due to multiple factors, notably the influence of the ... -
Overview of the Cash for Clunkers Program and an Assessment of its Success
Block, Sam; Wieseman, Laurelyn; Ross, April; Christensen, Drew (2010-04)The United States automobile industry was one of the first sectors to be hit by the economic downturn of 2008-09 and it was also one of the hardest hit industries. At the same time there has been an intensive debate ... -
Overview of the Great Recession in the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin and the US
Block, Sam; Christensen, Drew; Ross, April; Wieseman, Laurelyn (2010-04)Nearly all Americans have been impacted by the recent economic crisis which has been severe enough to now be called The Great Recession. The impacts of this recession include substantial job losses, rising unemployment ... -
Using Incentives to Influence Children to Bring Fruit and Vegetables from Home for School Snack
Reinhold, Kevin; Dickinson, Judy; Ross, April; Mabrey, Stephanie; Hoffman, Lainee; Fisher, Stephen; Wieseman, Laurelyn (2012-04)The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) in 2002 as part of a broad effort to address poor nutrition and rising obesity rates among children. Previous ...