Recently added articles from The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity:
Behavioral self-regulation for weight loss in young adults: a randomized controlled trial.(Research)(Report)
Feb 16, 2009; ... <Text rich="yes"> Authors: Jessica Gokee-LaRose (corresponding author) [1]; Amy A Gorin [2]; Rena R Wing [1]BackgroundYoung adults are increasingly at risk for obesity. Data indicate that more than half of women and men between the ages of 20 and 39 are overweight or ...
The association between health enhancing physical activity and neighbourhood environment among Swedish adults - a population-based cross-sectional study.(Research)
Feb 09, 2009; ... <Text rich="yes"> Authors: Patrick Bergman (corresponding author) [1]; Andrej M Grjibovski [1,2]; Maria Hagströmer [1]; James F Sallis [3]; Michael Sjöström [1]IntroductionTo date, many interventions to promote physical activity have shown disappointing results, ...
Effect of a school-based intervention to promote healthy lifestyles in 7-11 year old children.(Research)(Report)
Jan 21, 2009; ... <Text rich="yes"> Authors: Trish Gorely (corresponding author) [1]; Mary E Nevill [1]; John G Morris [1]; David J Stensel [1]; Alan Nevill [2]BackgroundPhysical inactivity is recognised as a public health issue across all ages. In children and adolescents physical ...
Friendship groups and physical activity: qualitative findings on how physical activity is initiated and maintained among 10-11 year old children.(Research)(Report)
Jan 12, 2009; ... <Text rich="yes"> Authors: Russell Jago (corresponding author) [1]; Rowan Brockman [1]; Kenneth R Fox [1]; Kim Cartwright [2]; Angie S Page [1]; Janice L Thompson [1]BackgroundPhysical activity has been associated with lower insulin [1, 2] and glucose [1, 2] levels ...
Moderators and mediators of pedometer use and step count increase in the "10,000 Steps Ghent" intervention.(Research)(Report)
Jan 12, 2009; ... <Text rich="yes"> Authors: Katrien De Cocker (corresponding author) [1]; Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij [1]; Wendy Brown [2]; Greet Cardon [1]BackgroundLow levels of physical activity (PA) are associated with an increased risk for adverse physiological and mental health ...