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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"activity habits"”.
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Physical Activity Habits in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Background: To objectively assess physical activity habits using accelerometers, and to examine the relationship between physical activity and physical functioning, in 160 older (66 + 6 years old), obese (body mass index 33.5 + 3.7 kg/m2) individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Physical …
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The effects of a student focused print intervention on the physical activity habits of freshmen college students
… have found college students' physical activity participation decreases as they transition from high school to college. Numerous methods to overcome this reduction in physical activity have been explored. The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of a student focused print …
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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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Valoración del estado de salud de los escolares de Logroño: influencia de la alimentación y la actividad física
… and sedentary lifestyle, as well as new dietary habits, which can lead to the deterioration of a child�s health. The objective of this Doctoral Thesis is to describe the health status of schoolchildren aged 11 to 12 years in Logroño (northern Spain), and to report on the influence of their diet, …
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Variance In Percent Body Fat Between And Within Families As Measured By Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
… sets of biological siblings) using DXA. Physical activity questionnaire used to assess current physical activity habits in each participant. Results: Variance in %BF between and within families is similar. Amount of television viewing and levels of physical activity can affect %BF. Discussion: A …
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Can Badges in Gamified Systems Promote Weight-Related Behavior Change?
… to promote healthy diets and physical activity. Gamification is a novel term that refers to the application of game design elements in non-game contexts. Badges are a type of reward system that is used in many health promotion applications. There have been several studies that suggest …
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The emphasis of physical activity across the curriculum; a positive approach to increased academic achievement
… of this study was to assess whether physical activity has an effect on academic achievement in students. The presence of a physically active lifestylehas received much support due to its physiological and mental benefits. The establishment of such a lifestyle should begin at an early age; …
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Weight Gain Prevention: Identifying Targets for Health Behavior Change in Young Adults Atttending College
… cardiorespiratory fitness, habitual physical activity and dietary intake, and psychosocial determinants of health behavior change. We conducted elicitation interviews and focus group discussions to identify themes related to the diet and physical activity habits, attitudes, social norms, and …
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Evaluation of acceptance and efficiency of exercise for Indigenous Australians to benefit physiological, anthropometric and metabolic syndrome outcomes
… Indigenous community perceives physical activity and the beneficial effects for improving health outcomes. The PhD will be made up of three studies: 1) To design an exercise prescription that is culturally appropriate and specifically addresses the major Indigenous health issues around …
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Experimentally Investigating the Joint Effects of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial
… allowing for a moderate engagement in physical activity (PA). Methods: Participants were confirmed as active via self-report and accelerometry during baseline and randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups. The Sedentary Intervention Group (n=19) reduced steps to less than 5000/day …
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THE DIFFERENCE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND ATTENTION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER FREE PLAY RECESS AND STRUCTURED PLAY RECESS
… obese adults. Since young children are forming habits that they will carry with them into adulthood, preschool represents an ideal setting to instill proper physical activity habits. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to assess the amount of physical activity in preschool children …
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Fresh start: a group-based intervention to promote physical activity among college freshman
Physical activity levels tend to decline as students transition from high school to college, and freshmen college women may be particularly susceptible to physical activity barriers. It is possible that providing physical activity resources and support via text messages could assist freshmen women …
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Influences of maternal acculturation on early childhood obesity risk: From countries to chromosomes
… as well as the family nutrition and physical activity habits, and socioeconomic characteristics. Measurements from fasting glucose, lipid profile, saliva bios, and bioelectrical impedance analyses were collected from mother-child dyads (n=113). We identified 75% of mothers and 31% of children …
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Influence of Pre-pregnancy and During Pregnancy Exercise On Infant Heart Outcomes
… and HR variability (HRV), regardless of physical activity habits before pregnancy. We hypothesized that exercise during pregnancy is the most significant predictor of lower infant heart rate and increased heart rate variability, regardless of exercise prior to pregnancy. Participants performed a …
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Assessing the effectiveness of an obesity-prevention intervention to improve healthy lifestyle among Saudi school girls aged 9 to 16 : a feasibility study
… obesity, but the modifiable ones are dietary and activity behaviours. In order to accomplish this, it is vital to assess and evaluate whether an intervention to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours in school-age girls is effective in reducing their Body Mass Index (BMI). To measure the effect of …
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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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Active play and sedentary behaviour in preschool children : from patterns to intervention
Physical activity (PA) and reducing the time spent sedentary can favourably impact the health and wellbeing of preschool aged children. Despite the importance of regular P A, objective monitoring studies suggest that young children do not accumulate enough P A to benefit their health. Furthermore, …