Scientific publications in Public Health and Nutrition
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The relationship between sleep duration and physical activity level among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Failure to adhere to sleep and physical activity recommendations among adolescents constitutes a public health problem. However, the associations between sleep duration and adolescents’ physical activity levels ... -
Job satisfaction declines before retirement in Germany
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Job satisfaction has been found to increase with age. However, we still have a very limited understanding of how job satisfaction changes as people approach retirement. This is important as the years before retirement ... -
Use of Over-The-Counter Analgesics Is Associated with Pain, Stress, and Quality of Life in Norwegian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Approximately 20% of Norwegian adolescents are frequently using Over-the-Counter Analgesics (OTCAs). The WHO emphasizes the need for research to identify the key determinants of health problems in adolescence. ... -
Activities, prerequisites, and outcomes of service coordination: A logic model for the ‘New Patterns’ intervention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)In Norway, more than one in ten children grow up in low-income families. Persistent low income and its consequences are often transferred across generations, and coordinated cross-sectoral services are potentially part of ... -
Micronutrient intake and status in young vegans, lacto-ovo-vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians, and omnivores
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: Whether youth who follow plant-based diets in Nordic countries meet their dietary needs for micronutrients remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate micronutrient intake and status in Norwegian youth following ... -
Evaluation of a Web-Based Dietary Assessment Tool (myfood24) in Norwegian Women and Men Aged 60-74 Years: Usability Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: A healthy diet throughout the life course improves health and reduces the risk of disease. There is a need for new knowledge of the relation between diet and health, but existing methods to collect information ... -
Kvinnehelse og arbeid i et folkehelseperspektiv : Hva betyr kvinners helse for deltakelse i arbeidslivet?
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 513, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Bakgrunn Arbeidslivet er en viktig arena for å bedre folkehelse og levekår. Til tross for at Norge er et av verdens mest likestilte land, er arbeidslivet enda kjønnsdelt: Kvinner har lavere deltakelse i yrkeslivet enn ... -
Associations between levels of physical activity and satisfaction with life among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: A robust association between physical activity (PA) and satisfaction with life (SWL) has been established, wherein self-efficacy has been identified as a mediator across different populations. However, there ... -
Beregning og vurdering av i hvilken grad høringsutkast til nye kostråd vil dekke behov og anbefalinger for næringsstoffer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø (VKM) har vurdert om Helsedirektoratets høringsutkast til nye kostråd fra 22. mars dekker næringsstoffanbefalingene for voksne, inkludert gravide og ammende.' Oppdraget er gitt av ... -
Gestational Diabetes: Evaluating Diagnostic Criteria and Screening Strategies in Light of Evolving Guidelines
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 498, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic condition of pregnancy with potential lifelong implications for the health of the mother and child, extending its adverse effects into the next generation. ... -
Early Food for Future Health. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of an eHealth intervention aiming to promote healthy food habits from early childhood
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no., Doctoral thesis, 2019)The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined obesity as one of today's greatest threats to public health. In Norway, 15-20 % of children aged 8-9 years are either overweight or obese. A substantial literature now relates ... -
Adherence to sleep recommendations is associated with higher satisfaction with life among Norwegian adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Sleep plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of adolescents; however, inadequate sleep is frequently reported in numerous countries. This current paper aimed to describe sleep duration, factors ... -
Effects of 6-Month Supplementation with Multi-Component Herbal Supplement PhytodynamicTM on Mitochondrial Function, Telomere Length, and Chronic Inflammation in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Pilot Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Herbal supplements are often used by elderly populations in aim to manage age-related traits; yet, most have shown limited benefits, keeping a quest for safe and effective longevity-promoting mixtures open. The main aim ... -
DNA damage and repair in colorectal cancer patients : Long-term host response and dietary intervention after curative treatment
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 493, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, with Norway ranking among the highest in incidence rate. Treatment strategies include surgical removal of the tumour, and frequently chemotherapy and ... -
A nationwide school fruit and vegetable policy and childhood and adolescent overweight: A quasi-natural experimental study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)School free fruit and vegetable (FFV) policies are used to promote healthy dietary habits and tackle obesity; however, our understanding of their effects on weight outcomes is limited. We assess the effect of a nationwide ... -
Women's health at work: a qualitative study on women's health issues in relation to work participation. Experiences and perspectives from female teachers and managers in Norwegian high schools
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Public health and working life are closely related. Even though Norway is one of the world’s most equality-oriented countries, working life is still divided by gender. Women have a lower rate of participation ... -
Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD Collaboration: a systematic review and intervention coding protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Little is known about how early (eg, commencing antenatally or in the first 12 months after birth) obesity prevention interventions seek to change behaviour and which components are or are not effective. ... -
Effects of Analgesics on Self-Reported Physical Function and Walking Ability in People With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective Hip and knee osteoarthritis are among the leading causes of global disability, and one of the main aims of the management is to improve physical function. The objective of this review was to investigate the ... -
Betydningen av mat og måltider for læring i grunnskolen
(Chapter, 2023)While primary and lower secondary school students in Norway have a relatively healthy diet, there are some weaknesses. Not all students eat breakfast at home/school or lunch at school. The school is an important arena for ... -
Skolemåltidet som sosial arena og sosial utjevning
(Chapter, 2023)This chapter provides novel insight into experiences from one municipality in Norway in serving a free lunchtime meal to all school students for the past 14 years, through a program that is still ongoing. The chapter also ...
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