Browsing Scientific publications in Public Health and Nutrition by Issue Date
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Postmenopausal women with osteopenia and a healed wrist fracture have reduced physical function and quality of life compared to a matched, healthy control group with no fracture
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Fractures lead to reduced physical function and quality of life (QOL), but little is known about postmenopausal women with osteopenia and a healed wrist fracture. The purpose was to evaluate physical function ... -
Can supplementation with vitamin C and E alter physiological adaptations to strength training?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Antioxidant supplementation has recently been demonstrated to be a double-edged sword, because small to moderate doses of exogenous antioxidants are essential or beneficial, while high doses may have ... -
Validation of a pre-coded food diary Used among 60–80 year old men: Comparison of self-reported energy intake with objectively recorded energy expenditure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: To validate energy intake (EI) estimated from a pre-coded food diary (PFD) against energy expenditure (EE) measured with a valid physical activity monitor (SenseWear Pro3 Armband) and to evaluate whether ... -
From heart-rate data to training quantification: A comparison of 3 methods of training-intensity analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Purpose: We directly compared three frequently used methods of heart-rate based training intensity distribution (TID) quantification in a large sample of training sessions performed by elite endurance athletes. Methods: ... -
Evaluating free school fruit: results from a natural experiment in Norway with representative data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: To assess impacts of the nationwide Norwegian School Fruit Scheme (NSFS) using nationally representative data. Design: The NSFS is organized such that primary-school children (grades 1–7) are randomly assigned ... -
Differences in beliefs and home environments regarding energy balance behaviors according to parental education and ethnicity among schoolchildren in Europe: The ENERGY cross sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: To explore differences in personal and home environmental factors that are regarded as determinants of energy balance-related behaviors (EBRBs) according to parental education and ethnic background among 10-12 ... -
Meal pattern among Norwegian primary-school children and longitudinal associations between meal skipping and weight status
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: To investigate meal pattern longitudinally and explore whether meal skipping was associated with overweight among Norwegian children and adolescents. Design: Longitudinal study. Children’s meal frequencies were ... -
Vo2max characteristics of elite female soccer players, 1989-2007
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Purpose: To quantify VO2max among female competitive soccer players as a function of performance level, field position, and age. In addition, the evolution of VO2max among world-class players over an 18-y period was ... -
Family sociodemographic characteristics as correlates of children's breakfast habits and weight status in eight European countries. The ENERGY (EuropeaN Energy balance Research to prevent excessive weight gain among youth) project
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the associations of family sociodemographic characteristics with children’s weight status and whether these potential associations are mediated by children’s ... -
The association of breakfast skipping and television viewing at breakfast with weight status among parents of 10-12-year-olds in eight European countries; the ENERGY (EuropeaN Energy balance Research to prevent excessive weight Gain among Youth) cross-sectional study
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The role of family-related factors in the effects of the UP4FUN school-based family-focused intervention targeting screen time in 10- to 12-year-old children: the ENERGY project
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Screen-related behaviours are highly prevalent in schoolchildren. Considering the adverse health effects and the relation of obesity and screen time in childhood, efforts to affect screen use in children are ... -
Diet matters, particularly in pregnancy : results from MoBa studies of maternal diet and pregnancy outcomes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Awareness that maternal diet may influence the outcome of pregnancy as well as the long-term health of mother and child has increased in recent years. A new food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed and validated ... -
Do elite endurance athletes report their training accurately?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate the accuracy of self-reported (SR) training duration and intensity distribution in elite endurance athletes. Methods: Twenty-four elite XC skiers (25 ± 4 yr, 67.9 ± 9.88 ... -
Agreement between parent and child report on parental practices regarding dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours: the ENERGY cross-sectional survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Parents and their parenting practices play an important role in shaping their children’s environment and energy-balance related behaviours (EBRBs). Measurement of parenting practices can be parent- or child-informed, ... -
Development of a New Nordic Diet score and its association with gestational weight gain and fetal growth - A study performed in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: To construct a diet score for assessing degree of adherence to a healthy and environmentally friendly New Nordic Diet (NND) and to investigate its association with adequacy of gestational weight gain and fetal ... -
The road to gold: Training and peaking characteristics in the year prior to a gold medal endurance performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Purpose: To describe training variations across the annual cycle in Olympic and World Champion endurance athletes, and determine whether these athletes used tapering strategies in line with recommendations in the literature. ... -
Associations of adherence to the New Nordic Diet with risk of preeclampsia and preterm delivery in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Preeclampsia and preterm delivery are serious complications of pregnancy and leading causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Dietary factors might be associated with these adverse outcomes. We investigated ... -
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 ... -
Test-retest reliability and validity of a web-based food-frequency questionnaire for adolescents aged 13-14 to be used in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: The assessment of food intake is challenging and prone to errors; it is therefore important to consider the reliability and validity of the assessment methods. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze ...