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Elizabeth Bennett

English 111

Professor Williams

3 November 2022

Annotated Bibliography

Brennan. Linda; Friedman, Vannessa; McCaffery, Tracy; Molenaar, Annika; Wright, Cassandra.

“The Use of Social Media as a Persuasive Platform to Facilitate Nutrition and Health

Behavior Change in Young Adults: Web-Based Conversation Study.” Journal of Medical

Internet Research; Toronto, May 2022. Accessed 3 November 2022.

The significance of this article is to evaluate an experiment on the effects social media has on
young adults' health behaviors. It shows that social media can have a great impact on a person's
habits depending on what they see other people doing. It can cause positive or negative effects;
including feelings of encouragement, guilt, or persuasion. For example, if they see their peer
going to the gym and eating healthy this could encourage some to do the same to better
themselves. On the other hand, some people might see someone promoting a lifestyle that
promises image-based results this could cause feelings of guilt and have a negative impact.
While fast food companies paid promotions would persuade people to check it out. Many young
adults can find a healthy lifestyle to be expensive and time-consuming and with the influence of
social media causes bad eating habits. Social media can have misleading advice that can damage
a person's relationship with food. Overall social media can have a significant impact on a
person's health.

Evans, Nick. “Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadillas.” Simply Recipes. 14 October 2022. Accessed 28

October 2022.

This article aims to show the reader how to make loaded sheet pan quesadillas with clear steps.
These steps are tedious with nothing left out; to ensure the reader is clear on the instructions. The
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steps are also to the point with short sentences and without confusing language. This article
includes an introduction to the recipe to hook the reader on the recipe and get an idea of what the
food in the recipe actually is. The recipe thoroughly gives a total time estimate to ensure the
reader can plan for the time the cooking will take. Before the steps for the recipe, there is a list of
all the ingredients and the measurements of said ingredients. Then the steps for teh recipe are
numbered and have broad titles with a paragraph including specific steps under it.

Gidakovic, Petar; Koklic, Mateja Kos; Zabkar, Vesna; Zecevic, Mila. “Consumer Confusion

Caused by Nutrition Apps in Product Healthiness Evaluation.” Economic and Business

Review; Ljubljana Vol. 24, lss. 2; 2022. Accessed 4 November 2022.

The significance of this article is to assess the negative effects Nutrition Apps have caused
consumers. Showing negative effects on consumers' attitudes toward healthy foods or a sense of
distrust toward foods. The information is inconsistent between companies; as they are not held to
a standard on how to label products healthiness. This can cause a state of confusion; with the
consumer not knowing which source is correct. Since the only way to get information on the
health of food is through research and resources this can be discouraging when there is no correct
answer clear. The study shows that the perceived healthiness of food is a motivation for
consumers, apps should want a consistent evaluation of the healthiness of food to encourage their
audience.

Imtiyaz, Hena; Soni, Peeyush; Yukongdi, Vimolwan. “Role of Sensory Appeal, Nutritional

Quality, Safety, and Health Determinants on Convenience Food Choice in an Academic

Environment.” Food; Basel Vol. 10, lss. 2; 2021. Accessed 3 November 2022.

The significance of this article is to examine what drives consumers to purchase convenience
food. Through experiments, it is determined that sensory factors such as taste, smell, appearance,
and texture are the main driving forces behind the purchase of convenience foods. The factors
such as busy lifestyles and a lack of cooking skills are other factors that play a role in the
purchase of convenience food. Because of this, there is a pronounced increase in the production
of these foods. The article advises that these companies should have stricter regulations on food
production to ensure the safety of consumers and the environment.

Monson, Nacy; Pendick, Daniel. “Making Sense of Vitamins and Minerals.” Harvard Health
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Publications. Special Health Reports; Boston; August 2022. Accessed 4 November 2022.

The significance of this article is to highlight the importance of vitamins and minerals in your
diet and their importance to your bodily function. Your body needs 30 vitamins and minerals to
maintain its function. Without these raw materials, the body is susceptible to disease. Because
Vitamins are not produced by the body (Vitamin D being the only expectation) the best way to
get them is through your diet. Minerals are easily attained through the consumption of plants
because they are from the earth. Incorporating fruits vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and
healthy fats into your diet is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals the body needs.