Browsing Scientific publications in Public Health and Nutrition by Title
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Safety of dietary guanidinoacetic acid: a villain of a good guy?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) is a natural amino acid derivative that is well-recognized for its central role in the biosynthesis of creatine, an essential compound involved in cellular energy me-tabolism. GAA (also known as ... -
School-based physical activity in relation to active travel – a cluster randomized controlled trial among adolescents enrolled in the school in motion study in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Active travel and school settings are considered ideal for promoting physical activity. However, previous research suggests limited efect of school-based interventions on overall physical activity levels among ... -
Screen-based sedentary time: Association with soft drink consumption and the moderating effect of parental education in European children: The ENERGY study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
Self-reported versus diagnosed stress fractures in Norwegian female elite athletes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selfreported versus diagnosed stress fractures in female elite athletes and non-athletic controls. A random sample of Norwegian elite athletes from the national ... -
Serving of free school lunch to secondary-school pupils - a pilot study with health implications
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Objective: To study whether service of a free school lunch has an impact on weight development and food intake among pupils at a lower secondary school, and to assess the association between self-perceived school behaviour ... -
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 ... -
Socio-demographic, personal, environmental and behavioral correlates of different modes of transportation to work among Norwegian parents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Cycling and brisk-walking to work represents an opportunity to incorporate sustainable transport related moderate- to- vigorous physical activity (MVPA) into daily routine among adults, and thus, may make an ... -
Socioeconomic differences in selected dietary habits among Norwegian 13-14 year-olds : a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Social inequalities in health are a major and even growing problem in all European countries.; Objective: The aim of the present study was to describe 1) differences in dietary habits among Norwegian adolescents ... -
Sorterius - An augmented reality app for encouraging outdoor physical activity for people with intellectual disabilities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Many with intellectual disabilities (ID) have difficulties adhering to current physical activity guidelines. The goal of this study was to develop a mobile app for assisting people with ID to be more physically active. We ... -
Specific intensity for peaking: is race pace the best option?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Sport participation and loneliness in adolescents: the mediating role of perceived social competence
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Young people perceive loneliness as a distressing emotional experience associated with sadness and boredom. Also, feelings of loneliness may be associated with psychosocial and emotional problems during adolescence. The ... -
Sprint Conditioning of Junior Soccer Players:Effects of Training Intensity and TechniqueSupervision
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The aims of the present study were to compare the effects of 1) training at 90 and 100% sprint velocity and 2) supervised versus unsupervised sprint training on soccer-specific physical performance in junior soccer ... -
StudentKost: a cross-sectional study assessing college students’ diets : reason for concern?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020) -
“Students Moving Together”, Tailored Exercise for Students Facing Mental Health Challenges—A Pilot Feasibility Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)An increasing number of university students are facing mental health challenges. The primary aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of 10 weeks of supervised tailored group exercise for 60 min twice a week ... -
Students' self-determined motivation in physical education and intention to be physically active after graduation : the role of perceived competence and identity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Purpose: This study examined whether high school students' degree of self-determined motivation in school physical education predicted their intentions to be physically active after graduation, and whether perceived physical ... -
Study protocol for a multi-component kindergarten-based intervention to promote healthy diets in toddlers: a cluster randomized trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: There is concern about the lack of diversity in children’s diets, particularly low intakes of fruit and vegetables and high intakes of unhealthy processed food. This may be a factor in the rising prevalence of ... -
Study protocol: fit for delivery - can a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy result in measurable health benefits for mothers and newborns? A randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: The global obesity epidemic has led to increased attention on pregnancy, a period when women are at risk of gaining excessive weight. Excessive gestational weight gain is associated with numerous complications, ... -
Synthesising the shifting terminology of community health: A critiquing review of agent-based approaches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The field of community health promotion encompasses a wide range of approaches, including bottom-up approaches that recognise and build on the agency and strengths of communities to define and pursue their health goals. ... -
Synthesising the shifting terminology of community health: A critiquing review of agent-based approaches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The field of community health promotion encompasses a wide range of approaches, including bottom-up approaches that recognise and build on the agency and strengths of communities to define and pursue their health goals. ... -
Synthesising the shifting terminology of community health: A critiquing review of agent-based approaches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The field of community health promotion encompasses a wide range of approaches, including bottom-up approaches that recognise and build on the agency and strengths of communities to define and pursue their health goals. ...