In the article, “Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents” published in August, 2008in journal of school Health. Bill Hyman, PhD (professor of Health Education) Kari koo, RD (Clinical dietitian Specialist) and Davis Ficklen , MD( Assistant Professor of Heath education)describe how many health professionals view this surgery is the most effective treatment. The problem they identify is the treatment of obesity among the pediatric population is often unsuccessful. The authors argue that obese adolescents with life- threating, Bariatric surgery is considered the only effective treatment. Their studies have shown that the prevalence of obesity has severe health problems’ effects leads many young people to have the Bariatric surgery. They then go on to suggest that parents and school personal, including nurses , health educators , counselors, and dietitians must be prepared to support and guide adolescents. Hyman, Kooi, and Ficklen use their knowledge…show more content… The authors cite actual names, dates and events when describing the prevalence of Bariatric surgery among adolescence by establishing these numbers’ shift from 16,000 in 1990 to 100,000 in 2003. The authors’ way of persuasion is most unique, and the logical behind their thinking should grab the audience’s attention. Showing 15.5% of children and adolescents are obese, and 50%-70% of these children are in the risk of carrying obesity into adulthood. Hyman, Kooi, and Ficklen stress the importance of Bariatric surgery by saying that “Bariatric surgery is not cosmetic surgery. The authors continue presenting arguments based on defections to appeal the audience. They state, “Gastric bypass is considered to be the gold standard by many health professionals.” Giving the term of a positive meaning, the authors convince the audience that Bariatric surgery is the most effective approach for losing weight among
