Under each topic suggestion listed below, there is a simple search and a better search. The "better" search is just an example. There are so many ways to search each topic. Try different words and phrases to figure out what works best for you. Refer back to the Build a Better Search box for more ideas and examples.
It is OK to copy and paste any of the search examples provided on this guide into an internet search engine or the Library's Summon search box. They have been provided to help you get started. All of this is explained in the Research Guidance section.
Each topic below describes how to search keywords correctly for the best results.
Strategies for improving diet
Simple keyword search: improve diet college
Better search: healthy AND (eating OR diet) AND behavior change AND college
Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle
Simple keyword search: avoid sedentary
Better search: sedentary AND (behavior change OR intervention) AND "college students"
Creating an exercise regimen
Simple keyword search: exercise regimen
Better search: ("physical fitness" OR exercise OR workout) AND regimen
Recommendations for decreasing body fat
Simple keyword search: decrease body fat
Better search: (decrease OR lose OR reduce) AND "body fat"
Recommendations for increasing muscle mass
Simple keyword search: increase muscle mass
Better search: (increase OR build OR gain) AND muscle
Professional treatment options for overweight or underweight body compositions
Simple keyword search: professional treatment overweight
Better searches:
("weight loss" OR "weight reduction" OR "weight management") AND (commercial OR professional) AND fitness AND exercise
("weight loss" OR "weight reduction" OR "weight management") AND (commercial OR professional) AND diet AND nutrition
Professional treatment options for underweight body compositions
Simple keyword search: treatment underweight
Better search: (underweight OR "low body weight") AND (help OR treatment)
Use the following resources to explore your topic from a global perspective. Compare the U.S. to another country and briefly discuss what you think our country can learn.