| | Other Issues: previous | next | latest | archiveCommentary Conceptualising the policy practice and behavioural research relationship Mark A Lawrence and Heather Yeatman Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 16. Published online 2008 March 20. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-16.PMCID: PMC2324113 Methodology Reliability and validity of the Healthy Home Survey: A tool to measure factors within homes hypothesized to relate to overweight in children Maria J Bryant, Dianne S Ward, Derek Hales, Amber Vaughn, Rachel G Tabak, and June Stevens Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 23. Published online 2008 April 28. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-23.PMCID: PMC2383924 Development of a Compendium of Energy Expenditures for Youth Kate Ridley, Barbara E Ainsworth, and Tim S Olds Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 45. Published online 2008 September 10. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-45.PMCID: PMC2564974 Self-management for obesity and cardio-metabolic fitness: Description and evaluation of the lifestyle modification program of a randomised controlled trial Tahna L Pettman, Gary MH Misan, Katherine Owen, Kate Warren, Alison M Coates, Jonathan D Buckley, and Peter RC Howe Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 53. Published online 2008 October 27. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-53.PMCID: PMC2582031 The validation of a home food inventory Jayne A Fulkerson, Melissa C Nelson, Leslie Lytle, Stacey Moe, Carrie Heitzler, and Keryn E Pasch Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 55. Published online 2008 November 4. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-55.PMCID: PMC2587472 Research Active commuting to school: How far is too far? Norah M Nelson, Eimear Foley, Donal J O'Gorman, Niall M Moyna, and Catherine B Woods Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 1. Published online 2008 January 8. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-1.PMCID: PMC2268942 Pedometer-determined physical activity and active transport in girls Elizabeth K Duncan, J Scott Duncan, and Grant Schofield Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 2. Published online 2008 January 11. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-2.PMCID: PMC2254647 Validation of a survey instrument to assess home environments for physical activity and healthy eating in overweight children Michelle L Gattshall, Jo Ann Shoup, Julie A Marshall, Lori A Crane, and Paul A Estabrooks Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 3. Published online 2008 January 11. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-3.PMCID: PMC2253552 Association between obesity, quality of life, physical activity and health service utilization in primary care patients with osteoarthritis Thomas Rosemann, Richard Grol, Katja Herman, Michel Wensing, and Joachim Szecsenyi Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 4. Published online 2008 January 28. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-4.PMCID: PMC2265745 Reliability and relative validity of a child nutrition questionnaire to simultaneously assess dietary patterns associated with positive energy balance and food behaviours, attitudes, knowledge and environments associated with healthy eating Annabelle M Wilson, Anthea M Magarey, and Nadia Mastersson Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 5. Published online 2008 January 29. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-5.PMCID: PMC2268941 Secular trends in fruit intake among Danish schoolchildren, 1988 to 2006: Changing habits or methodological artefacts? Mette Rasmussen, Rikke Krølner, Chalida Mae Svastisalee, Pernille Due, and Bjørn Evald Holstein Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 6. Published online 2008 January 31. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-6.PMCID: PMC2267207 Moderators of the intention-behaviour and perceived behavioural control-behaviour relationships for leisure-time physical activity Steve Amireault, Gaston Godin, Marie-Claude Vohl, and Louis Pérusse Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 7. Published online 2008 February 1. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-7.PMCID: PMC2275296 The change in weight perception of weight status among the overweight: comparison of NHANES III (1988–1994) and 1999–2004 NHANES Wendy L Johnson-Taylor, Rachel A Fisher, Van S Hubbard, Pamela Starke-Reed, and Paul S Eggers Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 9. Published online 2008 February 12. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-9.PMCID: PMC2275297 The contribution of preschool playground factors in explaining children's physical activity during recess Greet Cardon, Eveline Van Cauwenberghe, Valery Labarque, Leen Haerens, and Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 11. Published online 2008 February 26. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-11.PMCID: PMC2266778 Parental influences on adolescents' physical activity and sedentary behavior: longitudinal findings from Project EAT-II Katherine W Bauer, Melissa C Nelson, Kerri N Boutelle, and Dianne Neumark-Sztainer Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 12. Published online 2008 February 26. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-12.PMCID: PMC2265744 Neighborhood satisfaction, functional limitations, and self-efficacy influences on physical activity in older women Katherine S Morris, Edward McAuley, and Robert W Motl Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 13. Published online 2008 February 27. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-13.PMCID: PMC2266779 The provision of compulsory school physical activity: Associations with physical activity, fitness and overweight in childhood and twenty years later Verity Cleland, Terence Dwyer, Leigh Blizzard, and Alison Venn Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 14. Published online 2008 February 29. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-14.PMCID: PMC2292742 Does getting a dog increase recreational walking? Hayley E Cutt, Matthew W Knuiman, and Billie Giles-Corti Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 17. Published online 2008 March 27. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-17.PMCID: PMC2359767 A school-based randomized controlled trial to improve physical activity among Iranian high school girls Parvaneh Taymoori, Shamsaddin Niknami, Tanya Berry, David Lubans, Fazloalha Ghofranipour, and Anoshirvan Kazemnejad Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 18. Published online 2008 April 3. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-18.PMCID: PMC2386503 Place of birth, duration of residence, neighborhood immigrant composition and body mass index in New York City Yoosun Park, Kathryn M Neckerman, James Quinn, Christopher Weiss, and Andrew Rundle Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 19. Published online 2008 April 6. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-19.PMCID: PMC2373307 Social ideological influences on reported food consumption and BMI Wei C Wang, Anthony Worsley, and Everarda G Cunningham Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 20. Published online 2008 April 16. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-20.PMCID: PMC2362110 Are positive changes in potential determinants associated with increased fruit and vegetable intakes among primary schoolchildren? Results of two intervention studies in the Netherlands: The Schoolgruiten Project and the Pro Children Study Nannah I Tak, Saskia J te Velde, and Johannes Brug Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 21. Published online 2008 April 25. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-21.PMCID: PMC2390589 Knowledge of and preferred sources of assistance for physical activity in a sample of urban Indigenous Australians Alison L Marshall, Julian Hunt, and David Jenkins Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 22. Published online 2008 April 28. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-22.PMCID: PMC2390588 Validity and reliability of a home environment inventory for physical activity and media equipment John R Sirard, Melissa C Nelson, Mark A Pereira, and Leslie A Lytle Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 24. Published online 2008 April 29. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-24.PMCID: PMC2386867 Physical activity levels and weight control status by body mass index, among adults – National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2004 Judy Kruger, Michelle M Yore, and Harold W Kohl, III Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 25. Published online 2008 May 1. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-25.PMCID: PMC2397436 Lack of agreement between measured and self-reported distance from public green parks in Glasgow, Scotland Sally Macintyre, Laura Macdonald, and Anne Ellaway Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 26. Published online 2008 May 4. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-26.PMCID: PMC2396666 Associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms in women Megan Teychenne, Kylie Ball, and Jo Salmon Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 27. Published online 2008 May 6. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-27.PMCID: PMC2397437 Crime rates and sedentary behavior among 4th grade Texas school children H Shelton Brown, III, Adriana Pérez, Gita G Mirchandani, Deanna M Hoelscher, and Steven H Kelder Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 28. Published online 2008 May 14. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-28.PMCID: PMC2412913 Cross-cultural, age and gender validation of a computerised questionnaire measuring personal, social and environmental associations with children's physical activity: the European Youth Heart Study Yngvar Ommundsen, Angie Page, Po-Wen Ku, and Ashley R Cooper Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 29. Published online 2008 May 19. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-29.PMCID: PMC2430583 Validity of the Modified Baecke Questionnaire: comparison with energy expenditure according to the doubly labeled water method Emmy M Hertogh, Evelyn M Monninkhof, Evert G Schouten, Petra HM Peeters, and Albertine J Schuit Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 30. Published online 2008 May 27. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-30.PMCID: PMC2426713 Relationships between the home environment and physical activity and dietary patterns of preschool children: a cross-sectional study Nicola J Spurrier, Anthea A Magarey, Rebecca Golley, Fiona Curnow, and Michael G Sawyer Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 31. Published online 2008 May 30. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-31.PMCID: PMC2432071 Perceived characteristics of the environment associated with active travel: development and testing of a new scale David Ogilvie, Richard Mitchell, Nanette Mutrie, Mark Petticrew, and Stephen Platt Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 32. Published online 2008 May 30. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-32.PMCID: PMC2416440 Validity and repeatability of the EPIC physical activity questionnaire: a validation study using accelerometers as an objective measure Anne E Cust, Ben J Smith, Josephine Chau, Hidde P van der Ploeg, Christine M Friedenreich, Bruce K Armstrong, and Adrian Bauman Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 33. Published online 2008 June 2. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-33.PMCID: PMC2424075 Joint associations of multiple leisure-time sedentary behaviours and physical activity with obesity in Australian adults Takemi Sugiyama, Genevieve N Healy, David W Dunstan, Jo Salmon, and Neville Owen Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 35. Published online 2008 July 1. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-35.PMCID: PMC2459202 Physical activity across the curriculum: year one process evaluation results Cheryl A Gibson, Bryan K Smith, Katrina D DuBose, J Leon Greene, Bruce W Bailey, Shannon L Williams, Joseph J Ryan, Kristin H Schmelzle, Richard A Washburn, Debra K Sullivan, Matthew S Mayo, and Joseph E Donnelly Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 36. Published online 2008 July 7. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-36.PMCID: PMC2474855 Validity of two physical activity questionnaires (IPAQ and PAQA) for Vietnamese adolescents in rural and urban areas Carl K Lachat, Roosmarijn Verstraeten, Le Nguyen Bao Khanh, Maria Hagströmer, Nguyen Cong Khan, Nguyen Do Anh Van, Nguyen Quang Dung, and Patrick W Kolsteren Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 37. Published online 2008 July 10. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-37.PMCID: PMC2494550 Test-retest reliability of IPAQ environmental- module in an African population Adewale L Oyeyemi, Babatunde OA Adegoke, Adetoyeje Y Oyeyemi, and Bukola M Fatudimu Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 38. Published online 2008 August 4. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-38.PMCID: PMC2531132 Tracking of pedometer-determined physical activity in adults who relocate: results from RESIDE Catrine Tudor-Locke, Billie Giles-Corti, Matthew Knuiman, and Gavin McCormack Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 39. Published online 2008 August 7. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-39.PMCID: PMC2527334 Perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and adolescent physical activity and fitness: a longitudinal assessment Lisa M Barnett, Philip J Morgan, Eric van Beurden, and John R Beard Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 40. Published online 2008 August 8. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-40.PMCID: PMC2569960 Why did soft drink consumption decrease but screen time not? Mediating mechanisms in a school-based obesity prevention program Marijke JM Chin A Paw, Amika S Singh, Johannes Brug, and Willem van Mechelen Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 41. Published online 2008 August 11. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-41.PMCID: PMC2542394 Increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary activity in adolescent girls – The Incorporating More Physical Activity and Calcium in Teens (IMPACT) study Desiree Jones, Deanna M Hoelscher, Steven H Kelder, Albert Hergenroeder, and Shreela V Sharma Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 42. Published online 2008 August 21. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-42.PMCID: PMC2556688 Personal and environmental correlates of active travel and physical activity in a deprived urban population David Ogilvie, Richard Mitchell, Nanette Mutrie, Mark Petticrew, and Stephen Platt Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 43. Published online 2008 August 27. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-43.PMCID: PMC2538543 The effect of a pedometer-based community walking intervention "Walking for Wellbeing in the West" on physical activity levels and health outcomes: a 12-week randomized controlled trial Graham Baker, Stuart R Gray, Annemarie Wright, Claire Fitzsimons, Myra Nimmo, Ruth Lowry, Nanette Mutrie, and the Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (SPARColl) Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 44. Published online 2008 September 5. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-44.PMCID: PMC2546435 Physical environmental characteristics and individual interests as correlates of physical activity in Norwegian secondary schools: The health behaviour in school-aged children study Ellen Haug, Torbjørn Torsheim, and Oddrun Samdal Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 47. Published online 2008 September 29. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-47.PMCID: PMC2564975 Mothers' involvement in a school-based fruit and vegetable promotion intervention is associated with increased fruit and vegetable intakes – The Pro Children study Saskia J Te Velde, Marianne Wind, Carmen Perez-Rodrigo, Knut-Inge Klepp, and Johannes Brug Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 48. Published online 2008 October 15. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-48.PMCID: PMC2571098 The Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire: factorial validity and association with Body Mass Index in Dutch children aged 6–7 Ester FC Sleddens, Stef PJ Kremers, and Carel Thijs Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 49. Published online 2008 October 20. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-49.PMCID: PMC2612017 Relationships between frequency of family meals, BMI and nutritional aspects of the home food environment among New Zealand adolescents Jennifer Utter, Robert Scragg, David Schaaf, and Cliona Ni Mhurchu Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 50. Published online 2008 October 23. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-50.PMCID: PMC2579296 Understanding breast cancer patients' preference for two types of exercise training during chemotherapy in an unblinded randomized controlled trial Kerry S Courneya, Robert D Reid, Christine M Friedenreich, Karen Gelmon, Caroline Proulx, Jeffrey K Vallance, Donald C McKenzie, and Roanne J Segal Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 52. Published online 2008 October 27. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-52.PMCID: PMC2582030 Distinct trajectories of leisure time physical activity and predictors of trajectory class membership: a 22 year cohort study Tracie A Barnett, Lise Gauvin, Cora L Craig, and Peter T Katzmarzyk Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 57. Published online 2008 November 7. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-57.PMCID: PMC2613394 Field validation of listings of food stores and commercial physical activity establishments from secondary data Catherine Paquet, Mark Daniel, Yan Kestens, Karine Léger, and Lise Gauvin Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 58. Published online 2008 November 10. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-58.PMCID: PMC2615441 The effect of adding group-based counselling to individual lifestyle counselling on changes in dietary intake. The Inter99 study – a randomized controlled trial Ulla Toft, Lis Kristoffersen, Steen Ladelund, Lars Ovesen, Cathrine Lau, Charlotta Pisinger, Lisa von Huth Smith, Knut Borch-Johnsen, and Torben Jørgensen Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 59. Published online 2008 November 21. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-59.PMCID: PMC2607304 Factors related to leader implementation of a nationally disseminated community-based exercise program: a cross-sectional study Rebecca A Seguin, Ruth Palombo, Christina D Economos, Raymond Hyatt, Julia Kuder, and Miriam E Nelson Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 62. Published online 2008 December 4. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-62.PMCID: PMC2614422 Effects of calorie labeling and value size pricing on fast food meal choices: Results from an experimental trial Lisa J Harnack, Simone A French, J Michael Oakes, Mary T Story, Robert W Jeffery, and Sarah A Rydell Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 63. Published online 2008 December 5. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-63.PMCID: PMC2621234 Reviews Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance François Trudeau and Roy J Shephard Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 10. Published online 2008 February 25. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-10.PMCID: PMC2329661 Does parenting affect children's eating and weight status? Alison K Ventura and Leann L Birch Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 15. Published online 2008 March 17. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-15.PMCID: PMC2276506 Environmental determinants of active travel in youth: A review and framework for future research Jenna R Panter, Andrew P Jones, and Esther MF van Sluijs Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 34. Published online 2008 June 23. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-34.PMCID: PMC2483993 Effect of point-of-purchase calorie labeling on restaurant and cafeteria food choices: A review of the literature Lisa J Harnack and Simone A French Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 51. Published online 2008 October 26. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-51.PMCID: PMC2584065 The Impact of Regular Self-weighing on Weight Management: A Systematic Literature Review Jeffrey J VanWormer, Simone A French, Mark A Pereira, and Ericka M Welsh Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 54. Published online 2008 November 4. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-54.PMCID: PMC2588640 A comparison of direct versus self-report measures for assessing physical activity in adults: a systematic review Stéphanie A Prince, Kristi B Adamo, Meghan E Hamel, Jill Hardt, Sarah Connor Gorber, and Mark Tremblay Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 56. Published online 2008 November 6. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-56.PMCID: PMC2588639 Short Papers Couch potatoes to jumping beans: A pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Ralph Maddison, Yannan Jiang, Andrew Jull, Harry Prapavessis, and Anthony Rodgers Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 8. Published online 2008 February 7. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-8.PMCID: PMC2254648 What advice are oncologists and surgeons in the United Kingdom giving to breast cancer patients about physical activity? Amanda J Daley, Sarah J Bowden, Daniel W Rea, Lucinda Billingham, and Amtul R Carmicheal Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 46. Published online 2008 September 19. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-46.PMCID: PMC2553795 Soft drinks and 'desire to drink' in preschoolers Claire Sweetman, Jane Wardle, and Lucy Cooke Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 60. Published online 2008 December 2. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-60.PMCID: PMC2612018 |