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    Obesity And Depression Methodology Proposal

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    This 4 page paper provides the methodology section of a study proposal. Included are: operational definitions of depression, overweight and obesity, a description of the sample population, data collection and a brief description of the research design. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Includes a 1 page outline.

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    c. Groups classified by BMI d. Depression measured by Beck 3. Collection of Data a. Physical attributes collected by school nurse b. Beck depression inventory administered by investigators 4. Research  Design a. Independent variable is BMI b. Dependent variable is depression Methodology Operational Definitions: * Depression is typically defined as "intense feelings of loss, sadness, hopelessness, failure, and  rejection" (Answers.com, 2005). The DSM-IV defines depression as having a depressed mood or a lack of interest along with at least four of these symptoms: feelings of overwhelming fear or  sadness, change in weight or appetite, disturbed sleep patterns, changes in activity levels, fatigue, feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness, lowered self-esteem, decreased ability to make decisions or to concentrate, death  or suicide ideation (Answers.com, 2005). * Overweight is diagnosed as a BMI between 25 and 29.9 (Moyad, 2004). * Obesity is "generally defined as an excess concentration of body  fat or adipose tissue" (Moyad, 2004, p. 114). Moyad reports the Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most accurate when diagnosing obesity (Moyad, 2004). The Body Mass Index is "defined  as the weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/[m.sup.2])" (Moyad, 2004, p. 114). A formula has been offered when working with the linear system  - take the weight of the patient in pounds, divide this number by the square of the height in inches, and multiply this value by 704 (Moyad, 2004). According to  the World Health Organization, a value of 30 or higher is considered obese (Moyad, 2004). There are three classifications of obesity: Class I is equal to a BMI of 30  to 24.9; Class II ranges from 35 to 39.9; and Class III is a BMI of 40 or greater (Moyad, 2004). A BMI of 35 or greater is referred to 

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