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The Frail-LESS (LEss Sitting and Sarcopenia in Frail older adults) intervention to improve sarcopenia and maintain independent living via reductions in prolonged sitting: a randomised controlled feasibility trial protocol

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2023
Background Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalised loss of muscle mass and function with advancing age and is a major contributor to frailty. These conditions lead to functional disability, loss of independence, and lower quality of life.
Daniel P. Bailey, Cherry Kilbride, Jamie H. Harper, Christina Victor, Marsha L. Brierley, David J. Hewson, Angel M. Chater   +6 more
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Traffic as a barrier to walking safely in the United States: Perceived reasons and potential mitigation strategies

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2022
Motor vehicle traffic is commonly cited as a barrier to walking, but national level perceptions of traffic characteristics that negatively influence walking and potential traffic mitigation strategies remain unclear.
Graycie W. Soto, Geoffrey P. Whitfield, Bryant J. Webber, John D. Omura, Tiffany J. Chen, Hatidza Zaganjor, Kenneth Rose   +6 more
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Association between physical activity level and cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study

Cardiovascular Diabetology, 2021
Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) related morbidity and premature mortality.
Nana Wu, Shannon S. D. Bredin, Veronica K. Jamnik, Michael S. Koehle, Yanfei Guan, Erin M. Shellington, Yongfeng Li, Jun Li, Darren E. R. Warburton   +8 more
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Meeting breastfeeding intentions differ by race/ethnicity, Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study‐2

Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2021
Prenatal breastfeeding intentions impact breastfeeding practices. Racial/ethnic disparities exist in breastfeeding rates; it is unknown if prenatal intentions and meeting intentions differ by race/ethnicity.
Heather C. Hamner, Jennifer L. Beauregard, Ruowei Li, Jennifer M. Nelson, Cria G. Perrine   +4 more
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Leisure time physical activity throughout adulthood is associated with lower medicare costs: evidence from the linked NIH-AARP diet and health study cohort

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 2021
Background There is limited information about the association between long-term leisure time physical activity (LTPA) participation and healthcare costs.
Charles E Matthews, Pedro F Saint-Maurice, Susan A Carlson, Janet Fulton   +3 more
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Early introduction of complementary foods/drinks and milk feeding type in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2023
Infants younger than 4 months are not ready for complementary foods/drinks (any solid or liquid other than breast milk or infant formula). Almost half of US infants participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Kristin J. Marks, Ellen O. Boundy, Jasmine Y. Nakayama, Ruowei Li, Heather C. Hamner   +4 more
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Associations between comfort eating and weight change during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. adults

Human Nutrition & Metabolism, 2023
Objective: To examine associations between comfort eating in response to loneliness or stress and weight change during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. adults. Design: Quantitative, cross-sectional study.
David J. Ederer, Seung Hee Lee, Brook Belay, Kerri Boutelle, Sohyun Park   +4 more
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Tracking of obesity among 2‐ to 9‐year‐olds in an electronic heath record database from 2006 to 2018

Obesity Science & Practice, 2020
Summary Background and Objective As obesity among children and adolescents is associated with major health risks, including the persistence of obesity into adulthood, there has been interest in targeting prevention efforts at children and adolescent. The
David S. Freedman, Alyson B. Goodman, Raymond J. King, Heidi M. Blanck   +3 more
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Implementing a Produce Prescription Program at Three Federally Qualified Health Centers to Help Patients Manage Their Diabetes or Prediabetes: A Qualitative Assessment of Clinic Staff Experiences in Los Angeles County, California, USA

Diabetology, 2023
Through a partnership with three Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the local health department in Los Angeles County implemented a produce prescription program (PPR) to increase fresh fruit and vegetable purchases among patients with diabetes ...
Victoria Ayala, Julia I. Caldwell, Fatinah Darwish-Elsherbiny, Dipa Shah, Tony Kuo   +4 more
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Integrated vector control of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes around target houses

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background The developing fetuses of pregnant women are at high risk of developing serious birth defects following Zika virus infections. We applied an Integrated Vector Control (IVC) approach using source reduction, larviciding, and mass trapping with ...
Roberto Barrera, Manuel Amador, Jorge Munoz, Veronica Acevedo   +3 more
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