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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"sedentary activity"”.
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Physical Activity Engagement Linked Linked to Frontal Asymmetry During Approach-Avoidance Decision Making
… physical and psychological benefits of physical activity engagement, recent findings suggest levels of habitual physical and sedentary activity can predict patterns of lateralized frontal cortical activity at rest measured by electroencephalography (EEG). These lateralized brain activity patterns …
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Exploring the Relationship between Physical Activity and Acculturation in U.S. Asian Indian Women
… have been shown to have lower levels of physical activity. Acculturation has been associated with increased risk for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and coronary artery disease among Asian Indians. The study objective was to identify relationships between acculturation and five types …
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Exploring the relationship between an instrumented walking test and community physical activity in individuals with Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
… walking test (6MWT) and community physical activity levels through the use of a wrist-worn physical activity (PA) monitor (AX3, Axivity, UK) over seven days. 40 participants were assessed for PA analysis, with 37 having conducted a corresponding 6MWT test. Participants had a range of CMS …
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Assessment of Real-World Upper Limb Activity in Adults with Chronic Stroke
… we characterized duration of upper limb (UL) activity that occurred in everyday environments (i.e. real-world activity) as an index of motor performance. We also characterized several potential modifying factors of UL activity [i.e. self-reported time spent in sedentary activity, cognitive …
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The effects of individual attributes, health behaviors, and religion on adolescent obesity: a study of African American and Caucasian adolescents
… and health behavior factors (vigorous physical activity, sedentary activity, dietary intake, and sleeping pattern) as well as religion (religious affiliations and religious commitment) on African American and Caucasian adolescents' body weight. The sample for this study consisted of African …
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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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Three essays in Health and Labour Economics
… maternal employment is related to less physical activity and poorer dietary habits. Chapter 3 estimates whether providing parents information about the weight status of their child has its intended effects –increasing physical activity, reducing sedentary activity, increasing consumption of …
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Discounting of Delayed and Probabilistic Rewards by Women with and without Binge Eating Disorder
… study compared discounting rates of food, money, sedentary activity, and a control variable among 30 obese women with BED, 30 obese women without BED, and 30 normal-weight controls. Relations were examined between questionnaire measures of psychopathology and discounting rates; and between obesity …
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The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Stress, and Academic Performance
<p>Changes in physical activity (PA) patterns and stress levels are common among college students. Not only are physiological and psychological changes occurring, changes in academic performance can be disrupted. Despite descriptive and intervention data already provided on PA and stress, limited …
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Associations between the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity screening tool and the Youth Activity Profile
… obesity. The Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) Screening tool was developed to provide practical ways to evaluate home obesogenic environments. However, no study to date has examined associations between FNPA scores and child behaviors. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to …
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Motivating adolescents to chat for health (match): improving nutrition and physical activity in urban youth
… challenges. Choices and health patterns, such as sedentary activity or poor dietary intake, which are established during adolescence can set the stage for adulthood. Obesity in youth has emerged as a major health problem in the United States and across the globe (American Academy of Child and …
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Investigating and Preventing the Loss of Muscle Strength and Physical Function in Frail Older Adults Who Experience an Unplanned Period of Hospitalisation
… hospitalisation was associated with increased sedentary time, frailty, baseline strength and lower baseline inflammatory levels. To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of in-hospital exercise interventions, I conducted a feasibility study and a meta-analysis. The feasibility study found …
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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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Health Barriers, Health Perceptions, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors of Adolescent Black American Males
… 34% who reported having tried smoking. Physical activity participation levels reported included 16.48% (n=15) that engaged in 20 minutes of daily physical activity 7 days a week. Sedentary activity that included television watching 5 or more hours per day was reported by 42% (n=42). Results of …