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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Physical activity and nutrition"”.
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Worksite Physical Activity and Nutrition
Participation in regular physical activity and consumption of a balanced diet have been shown to produce numerous health benefits. Despite many benefits, the majority of the American population does not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition behaviors. Worksite settings …
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A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION INTERVENTION IN WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER DURING CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT
<underline>Rebecca Anne Moffett</underline>
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Changes in Body Mass, Body Composition, Physical Activity and Nutrition from the First to the Fourth Academic Year in University Students
… lifestyle habits, including an unhealthy diet and a decrease in physical activity. Lifestyle changes during university may result in a positive energy balance and a decrease in diet quality, which can lead to weight gain, a percent body fat in the overweight/obesity range, and increased …
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Wellness Program Effect on the Health Parameters of Female Employees Aged 25 to 60 Years of Age Targeting Physical Activity and Nutrition Therapy.
… assessed the changes in the pretests and posttests and analyzed the data using SPSS. The results showed on average an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption and in the number of days exercised per week as well as improved diastolic blood pressure and triglyceride levels. The …
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ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN VARIABLES ON SELECT TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS AMONG 10 TO 14 YEAR OLD NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN YOUTH
… were surveyed regarding their knowledge for physical activity and nutrition, support behaviors for physical activity and nutrition in their youth, and their individual physical activity and nutrition behaviors. Youth variables including physical activity behavior, dietary behavior, and body …
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ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN VARIABLES ON SELECT TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS AMONG 10 TO 14 YEAR OLD NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN YOUTH
… were surveyed regarding their knowledge for physical activity and nutrition, support behaviors for physical activity and nutrition in their youth, and their individual physical activity and nutrition behaviors. Youth variables including physical activity behavior, dietary behavior, and body …
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Differences in food intake, nutrition knowledge, and fitness assessment measurements in high school students who have completed the nutricise 4 life program and students who have not
… Nutricise 4 Life Program (N4L) is a school-based physical activity and nutrition education program for adolescents. It was hypothesized that dietary intake, nutrition knowledge, fitness assessment measurements and motivation/confidence to make healthier lifestyle choices would be improved in …
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THE THRIVE STUDY: FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY EFFECTS OF A WEIGHT MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY
… rates, perceived barriers, adverse events, and program satisfaction. RESULTS: Fifty-four women were eligible for the study. Twenty women agreed to participate (37%; age range 29-64 years (M=51, SD=10). With an accrual rate of approximately 1 participant per month, the target goal was met in …
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An Examination of Local School Wellness Policies in Virginia
… childhood overweight, a provision of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 required school divisions participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs to adopt local school wellness policies (LWP) by the fall of 2006. The local school wellness policies were to …
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The School Health Environment and Student Outcomes Related to Childhood Overweight in Southwest Virginia
… between School Health Index (SHI) scores and student health outcomes related to physical activity (PA) and nutrition. Design: Cross-sectional design utilized to collect SHI scores and administer questionnaires regarding nutrition and PA behaviors, knowledge and the home environment in 5 …
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The Impact Of A College Wellness Course On Wellness Knowledge, Attitude, And Behavior
… in an improvement in knowledge, attitude, and behavior relating to physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.</p> <p>Three hundred forty-eight students enrolled in the Wellness course at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, took The Wellness Knowledge. Attitude, and Behavior …
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Health of Icelandic fishermen - 2012 : a follow-up study of physical activity and health
… in a number of health-related factors of Icelandic fishermen over a period of six years. Furthermore to investigate the long-time effects of a previous lifestyle intervention on physical activity adherence, and various health-related variables. Methods: Icelandic Fishermen (n=77) participated …
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ETHNO-RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES: EVIDENCE FROM THE AGING POPULATION
<p>This dissertation assesses racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes of the aging population, with focus on improving functional health, health status and quality of life at both individual and community levels. Chapter 2 examines racial and ethnic disparities in willingness to pay (WTP) …
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A case study of two year six classes involved in a health-related fitness intervention
Children are not as active as they may appear and they do not voluntarily engage in moderate to high intensity activity as commonly perceived by the general public. With coronary heart disease risk factors now found to have origins in childhood there is a real need for children to adopt lifestyles …
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Protein quality and distribution determines anabolic signaling, cellular energetics, and body composition
Building and maintaining muscle is critical to the quality of life for adults and elderly. Physical activity and nutrition are important factors for long-term muscle health. In particular, dietary protein – including protein distribution and quality – are under-appreciated determinants of muscle …
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“S.P.L.A.S.H. Into Fitness!” An Identity-Focused Behavioral Swim Camp and Family-Oriented eHealth Intervention for Girls
Despite a recent plateau in the trend, childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity rates remain high in the United States. Furthermore, insufficient physical activity participation and poor dietary habits are common in girls throughout adolescence. Adolescent girls are disproportionately at …
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Physical activity and gross motor skills in rural South African preschool children
Background: Global levels of overweight and obesity in preschool-aged children have increased dramatically in the last two decades, with most overweight and obese children younger than five years living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Statistics from the 2013 South African National …
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Factors impacting the implementation of evidence-based wellness programs in Illinois senior centers
… more vulnerable to experience chronic diseases and conditions than their counterparts. Physical activity and proper nutrition have been shown to help prevent and manage these conditions. While evidence-based programs have been developed to increase physical activity and enhance nutrition in …