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May 30, 2013 | Journal Article
Data from four inner-city neighborhoods were gathered to demonstrate how geospatial locations and well-specified geographic areas are an important aspect when studying the associations of weight status with food and physical activity environments.
January 29, 2013 | Story
New research sheds light on the link between marketing and obesity.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study assessed whether the spatial accessibility of parks and green spaces are correlated to race/ethnicity or poverty among census tracts in the conterminous U.S.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Attitudes and perceptions about the environment are discussed in this comprehensive study assessing modifiable elements and environmental features beyond the actual distance to school.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Neighborhood street amenities such as sidewalk cafés, as well as fewer safety hazards may be associated with walking or active transportation.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Google Street View imagery is used to assess characteristics of the built environment in this study.
February 1, 2013 | Issue Brief
National experts recommend that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but many children do not. This brief describes school and community strategies that can help kids be active.
October 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The built environment potentially can reduce obesity, however, neighborhood characteristics may not be relevant to the same degree across various population subgroups and settings.
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This updated literature review examines the association between environmental attributes and physical activity among youth.
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Parks are important to the well-being of children and adolescents they play an important role in increasing physical activity. This study assesses park use and park-based physical activity among children and adolescents, ages 0 to 18 in 2007.