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2014

Physical activity

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Parental Perception Of Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Results From A Preliminary Photovoice Study, Nicole Mareno Oct 2014

Parental Perception Of Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Results From A Preliminary Photovoice Study, Nicole Mareno

Nicole Mareno

Aims and objectives
The aim of this study was to explore parental perception of assets and barriers of healthy eating and physical activity among a group of diverse, economically disadvantaged mothers in southeastern USA.

Background
The World Health Organization (2012) estimated that 170 million children in developed and developing countries are overweight or obese. Higher prevalence rates of obesity are reported more frequently among children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (Waters et al. 2011). Empowering parents to be champions of healthy weight management helps to address two major contributing factors to childhood obesity: high caloric diets and lack …

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The Effect Of Perceived And Structural Neighborhood Conditions On Adolescents' Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviors, Jinseok Kim, Jihong Liu, Natalie Colabianchi, Russell Pate Oct 2014

The Effect Of Perceived And Structural Neighborhood Conditions On Adolescents' Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviors, Jinseok Kim, Jihong Liu, Natalie Colabianchi, Russell Pate

Jihong Liu

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Physical Activity During Pregnancy In A Prospective Cohort Of British Women: Results From The Avon Longitudinal Study Of Parents And Children, Jihong Liu, Steven Blair, Yanping Teng, Andrew Ness, Debbie Lawlor, Chris Riddoch Oct 2014

Physical Activity During Pregnancy In A Prospective Cohort Of British Women: Results From The Avon Longitudinal Study Of Parents And Children, Jihong Liu, Steven Blair, Yanping Teng, Andrew Ness, Debbie Lawlor, Chris Riddoch

Jihong Liu

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Acculturation, Physical Activity, And Obesity Among Hispanic Adolescents, Jihong Liu, Janice Probst, Nusrat Harun, Kevin Bennett, Myriam Torres Oct 2014

Acculturation, Physical Activity, And Obesity Among Hispanic Adolescents, Jihong Liu, Janice Probst, Nusrat Harun, Kevin Bennett, Myriam Torres

Jihong Liu

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Does Physical Activity During Pregnancy Reduce The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Among Previously Inactive Women?, Jihong Liu, James Laditka, Elizabeth Mayer-Davis, Russell Pate Oct 2014

Does Physical Activity During Pregnancy Reduce The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Among Previously Inactive Women?, Jihong Liu, James Laditka, Elizabeth Mayer-Davis, Russell Pate

Jihong Liu

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Temporal Aspects Of Psychosocial Predictors Of Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake In Adults With Severe Obesity: Mediation By Physical Activity, Nicole Mareno, James Annesi Dec 2013

Temporal Aspects Of Psychosocial Predictors Of Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake In Adults With Severe Obesity: Mediation By Physical Activity, Nicole Mareno, James Annesi

Nicole Mareno

Effective and reliable obesity treatments are lacking because of a poor understanding of the health behavior change process. Community-based organizations with the capacity to train existing staff members are particularly well-positioned to implement evidence-based treatment protocols to impact obesity-related behaviors such as unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity. The aim of this study was to assess temporal aspects of psychosocial predictors (self-regulation, mood, and self-efficacy) on increased fruit and vegetable intake in adults with severe obesity, while also accounting for mediation by physical activity volume. A 6-month, randomized field investigation was conducted. Severely obese adults volunteered for behavioral support …

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