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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"Activity behaviors"”.
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The Effect of Fetal Programming on Physical Activity Behaviors
… programming) and two main outcomes, physical activity behaviors and muscle strength, in a cohort of healthy young adults. Birth weight was adjusted for gestational age to create a standardized birth weight (SBW). Physical activity behaviors included sedentary behavior and moderate-to-vigorous …
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Fraternity Personal Health, Inspiring Transformation (FRAT PHIT): Type 2 diabetes nutrition and physical activity behaviors among African American men
… history, risk perception, and T2D prevention behaviors. Results: The majority of the participants were not diagnosed with T2D (n = 161, 91.0%). The mean daily fruit and vegetable consumption was 14.06 (SD = 8.59) servings; and the mean weekly physical activity time was 218.34 (SD = 176.08) …
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ASSESSMENT OF HOW INTERNALIZED FORMS OF MOTIVATION MEDIATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPORTS FOR BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIORS
… providers. Decreases in time spent in physical activity and increased participation in sedentary activities are linked to the steady rise of obese and overweight youth (Rossner, 2002). Guided by Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000), the purpose of this study was to examine how supports …
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Assessing physical activity behaviors among patients in a federally qualified health center (FQHC) : implications for physician-based physical activity counseling.
Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for overall health. However, the high prevalence of physical inactivity is concerning. Race/ethnic minority groups, such as Blacks and Hispanics, report significantly lower levels of PA. Behavior change theories, such as the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), can …
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The Impact of a University Wellness Requirement on Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Behavior
… affect student nutrition and physical activity behaviors and do the various options available differ in their abilities to impact student nutrition and physical activity behaviors?</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A three-group pretest/posttest design was used and a survey was …
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Consequences of Adolescent Sport-Related Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury: Examining Long-term Impacts on Body Composition and Physical Activity Levels
… of SRC in how they may affect both physical activity behaviors and body composition as adults later in life. This thesis examined appropriate algorithms to employ when utilizing Actigraphs as objective measures of free-living physical activity behaviors, and then the body composition levels …
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Receipt of Health Information, Body Mass Index, And Physical Activity And Dietary Behaviors Among University Students
… body mass index (BMI), and dietary and physical activity behaviors in a sample of university students (n=1,799). A cross-sectional design assessed health-risk behaviors. Students were placed into dichotomous categories related to receipt of health information, then grouped by risk and non-risk …
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The Influence of Time Perspective on Physical Activity Intentions and Behaviors Among Adolescents Residing in Central Appalachia.
<p>Obesity and inactivity are prevalent among central Appalachian adolescents. Appalachian residents have been labeled "fatalistic," a time perspective unsupportive of health-promoting behaviors such as regular participation in physical activity. The theory of planned behavior has been used …
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The Contribution of In-School Physical Activity to total Physical Activity In Elementary School Students
<p>Physical activity (PA) is a critical public health concern, especially in the wake of marked increases in the prevalence of childhood obesity. Many institutions have the potential to influence the physical activity behaviors of children, but perhaps none as much as schools. Schools have been …
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Maternal Perception of Child Body Weight and Physical Activity Behavior Patterns: Interactions with Gender and Ethnic Minority Status of Preschool Children
… of child body weight on reported child physical activity behaviors and importance to change these behaviors. Using parent survey and child body mass index (BMI) data, the current study evaluated the difference between maternal perception of child weight status and reported physical activity and …
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Exploring Cross-Sectional Relationships between Health Literacy, Dietary Intake, Physical Activity, and Anthropometric/Biological Variables among Residents in Southwest Virginia
… literacy or numeracy with health promotion behaviors, such as nutrition or physical activity. As our nation continues to face challenges with the high prevalence of obesity and other chronic diseases, it is increasingly important to understand the role that health literacy and numeracy play …
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Pilot feasibility of a yoga and Ayurveda-based virtual group health coaching program to increase flourishing in Cooperative Extension employees of one state system
… human well-being), group cohesion, physical activity behaviors, and yoga self-efficacy. Additionally, qualitative data were collected at the 6-month follow up point through semi-structured interviews. Participants in CHAT reported increased flourishing scores from baseline to post-program, …
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Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity for Gender Diverse Persons
… compared to their cisgender peers. Physical activity, being highly influential of health, is an opportune area to improve health in the gender diverse population, though gender diverse persons face significant barriers in being physically active. PURPOSE: Using a socioecological perspective, …
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Smartwatch Centered System for Facilitating Group Processes of Small Teams in a Statewide Health Promotion Program
Physical inactivity is a major cause of disease in the United States and globally. Effective physical activity interventions often use community based approaches due to the demonstrated effectiveness of combining individual and group based behavioral strategies towards encouraging physical activity …
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Colon Cancer Survivorship Experiences
… lifestyle changes, including diet and physical activity behaviors, in a sample of colorectal cancer survivors who are at high risk of developing a second colorectal cancer. Participants, recruited from Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, are colorectal cancer survivors …
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Development and initial validation of the family eating and activity questionnnaire
… since the 1970¡¯s. Both eating and physical activity behaviors have been shown to be related to increased rates of obesity; however, there is a lack of assessment tools to measure these behaviors. The purpose of the current study was to develop a psychometrically sound, parent-report measure …
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Evaluation of Creature -101: Can A Curriculum Based Serious Health Game Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity among Middle School Students?
… fruits and vegetables, water, physical activity, decreasing processed snacks (e.g. chips, candy), sweetened beverages, and recreational screen time, and mediators of behavior change (behavioral capability, self-efficacy, outcome expectation-social and physical, autonomous motivation). …
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