Ice Cream You Scream We All Scream For Ice Cream for good Science

This topic submitted by Craig (the cone) West, Willi (waffle con) Lempert, Andy (sprinkles) Bennett, Rachel (hot fudge) Ster ( CKW18@aol.com ) on 9/16/03 .

Natural Systems 1 Syllabus---Western Program---Miami University

Long-Term Research Project Idea

We are going to try to see if there is a correlation between the climate and the amount of girls who eat frozen yogurt in Alex Dining Hall. We are also going to see if there is a correlation between the length of days and the amount of girls who eat frozen yogurt in Alex Dining Hall. We will compare the results, and determine whether the length of days or the climate has a greater effect on the amount of yogurt that is consumed.
If we see any patterns, we will integrate another variable to determine the causality of the patterns (such as stress tests, etcÉ).

We believe that the length of day will have a greater effect on the amount of people who eat frozen yogurt.

We will observe the yogurt (hereinafter referred to as ICE CREAM) machine, and record the amount of girls who get ice cream between the times of 6 and 6:30, Monday-Thursday in Alex Dining Hall at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, USA, 45056.

Title: Drop a fast 10 pounds!
Author(s): Meade, Jeff

Source: Men's Health; Feb91, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p54, 5p, 7 cartoons

Document Type: Article
Subject(s): REDUCING diets -- Health aspects

Abstract: Presents 41 solutions that may help change a person's bad eating habits and stay fit and healthy. Reasons for cold weather weight gain. INSET: Confession of a food warrior, by Dominick Bosco.
Full Text Word Count: 81
ISSN: 10544836
Accession Number: 9705182104
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Title: Does Warm Weather Climate Affect Eating Disorder Pathology?
Author(s): Sloan, Denise M.

Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders; Sep2002, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p240, 5p
Document Type: Article
Subject(s): CLIMATIC changes
EATING disorders
BODY image
BULIMIA

Geographic Term(s): UNITED States

Abstract: Examines whether residing in a year-round warm weather climate is related to eating disorder pathology. Comparison of college females from a southeastern and a northeastern region of the U.S. on body mass index, the Bulimia Test-Revised, the Body Shape Questionnaire and the Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire; Factors that influenced women residing in the southeastern region; Effect of residing in warm weather climate.
ISSN: 02763478
Accession Number: 7155697
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Title: Heat wave marketing.
Author(s): Liesse, Julie
Whalen, Jeanne

Source: Advertising Age; 6/20/94, Vol. 65 Issue 26, p2, 1/5p

Document Type: Article
Subject(s): MARKETING
HOT weather conditions -- Economic aspects

Geographic Term(s): UNITED States

Abstract: Reports on the positive effect of hot weather on certain businesses in the United States. Strong sales of fans, air conditioners, ice cream and cool beverages; Popularity of cool-weather destinations.
ISSN: 00018899
Accession Number: 9407150141
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Title: Lose Your Stress Fat.
Author(s): Maranan, Julia Tolliver1

Source: Natural Health; Sep2003, Vol. 33 Issue 7, p47, 3p, 1c

Document Type: Article
Subject(s): STRESS (Psychology)
HYDROCORTISONE
STRESS management
CARBOHYDRATES
FAT
SUGAR
NUTRITION

Abstract: Body produces many hormones in response to stress. But one in particular, cortisol, will send someone searching desperately for ice cream or other high-calorie foods to replenish the energy body believes it spent handling the stressful event. This system worked well for our ancestors, who expended lots of energy evading physical threats and needed extra calories to replace those they spent. Eating refined carbohydrates sets off a chain reaction that leads to the release of more cortisol. Very high-carb diets that do not include enough protein, fat, and fiber will make body crank out even more cortisol. Eating protein slows down the absorption of carbohydrates, keeping sugar levels in check. Including a bit of fat in meals and snacks will also help slow carbohydrate digestion, keeping blood sugar steady. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage stress. Performing moderate activity like swimming, walking, or yoga for 30 minutes a day on most days of the week can reduce cortisol and improve overall stress resilience. INSETS: Are You a Stress Eater?; Beating Stress and Dropping Three Dress Sizes.
Author Affiliation: 1Assistant editor at Natural Health.
Full Text Word Count: 1632
ISSN: 10679588
Accession Number: 10646122

Title: It's fall. Do you know where your Mr. Softee driver is?
Author(s): Stevens, Kimberly

Source: New York Times; 10/6/96, Vol. 146 Issue 50572, The City p10, 3bw

Document Type: Article
Subject(s): TRUCK drivers
MR. Softee (Company)

Geographic Term(s): NEW York (State)
NEW York (N.Y.)

Abstract: Focuses on the dormant life of Mr. Softee ice cream truck drivers in the Queens Village in New York City during the cold season. Lackluster sales of ice cream during the winter and fall seasons; Drivers' search for other jobs. INSET: Driving Mr. Softee.
ISSN: 03624331
Accession Number: 9611066465
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