CONTEXT
The selection of the most psychometrically appropriate self-report tool(s) to measure specific physical activity constructs has been a challenge for researchers, public health practitioners,… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To examine the reliability and convergent validity of physical activity (PA) and inactivity estimates obtained with the past-week Modifiable Activity Questionnaire (PWMAQ).
DESIGN
The… (More)
PURPOSE
To evaluate the reliability and validity of five commonly used physical activity questionnaires (PAQ) in women aged 45-65 yr with varying physical activity (PA) levels.
METHODS
Data were… (More)
The Women on the Move through Activity and Nutrition (WOMAN) study was designed to test whether a nonpharmacological intervention including qualitative and quantitative dietary changes to induce… (More)
BACKGROUND
Evidence supporting the effectiveness of a developmental-focused youth sport (DYS) program designed exclusively for elementary school aged girls is mounting. The purpose of this study was… (More)
BACKGROUND
Despite the numerous physiological, psychological, and academic benefits of physical activity (PA), declines in PA levels among girls have been observed over the last decade. The purpose… (More)
PURPOSE
The study's purpose was to characterize accelerometer-derived estimates of physical inactivity collected during five consecutive weeks in middle-age women.
METHODS
Data were obtained from… (More)
CONTEXT
Childhood diet is hypothesized to influence development of chronic disease in adulthood.
OBJECTIVE
Our objective was to evaluate the long-term effects of a dietary intervention to reduce… (More)
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a…
2010
BACKGROUND
Adolescent diet is hypothesized to influence breast cancer risk. We evaluated the long-term effects of an intervention to lower fat intake among adolescent girls on biomarkers that are… (More)
BACKGROUND
Emerging evidence suggests that combined physical activity (PA) and inactivity may be more important for chronic disease risk than PA alone. A highly active yet highly sedentary population… (More)