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February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
In a supplement to the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, important interventional strategies aimed toward understanding disparities in environments and policies that support active living are discussed
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Demographics and family social support influence physical activity in African American adolescents according to this study.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Improving child care standards relating to nutrition, physical activity, and screen-time was a joint resolution passed by the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Public parks and recreational facilities offer Latinos a viable option for physical activity (PA).
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The relationship between perceptions of the built environment and the physical environment surrounding schools predicts levels of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Higher populations of low-income and low-education residents had greater access to the subway and bicycle share program.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The largest proportion of joint MVPA occurred in residential locations. Obese children were less likely to perform joint MVPA with their parent in open spaces/parks than in residential locations.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study used data from focus groups, interviews, and the ALbD Progress Reporting System to examine community assessments conducted by the partnerships.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A descriptive view of the challenges faced by communities in promoting and instigating changes to make their communities more physically active.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Walking to school is a good way for children to get moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity. But safety concerns sometimes limit children from walking unattended to school.