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Ruetten, A. (author), Frahsa, A. (author), Engbers, L. (author), Gusi, N. (author), Mota, J. (author), Pacenka, R. (author), Troelsen, J. (author), Vasickova, J. (author), Vuillemin, A. (author)Background: A multilevel theoretical framework of physical activity (PA) promotion that addresses supportive environments, PA behavior, community action, and PA promoting policies is related to research and development in an international comparative study. Methods: Most-different and most-similar case selection was applied to data from 8...article 2014
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Boon, M.R. (author), Kooijman, S. (author), van Dam, A.D. (author), Pelgrom, L.R. (author), Berbée, J.F.P. (author), Visseren, C.A.R. (author), van Aggele, R.C. (author), van den Hoek, A.M. (author), Sips, H.C.M. (author), Lombès, M. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Tamsma, J.T. (author), Guigas, B. (author), Meijer, O.C. (author), Jukema, J.W. (author), Rensen, P.C.N. (author)The endocannabinoid system is an important player in energy metabolism by regulating appetite, lipolysis, and energy expenditure. Chronic blockade of the cannabinoid 1 receptor (CB1R) leads to long-term maintenance of weight loss and reduction of dyslipidemia in experimental and human obesity. The molecular mechanism by which CB1R blockade...article 2014
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Commissaris, D.A.C.M. (author), Könemann, R. (author), Hiemstra-van Mastrigt, S. (author), Burford, E.M. (author), Botter, J. (author), Douwes, M. (author), Ellegast, R.P. (author)Sedentary work entails health risks. Dynamic (or active) workstations, at which computer tasks can be combined with physical activity, may reduce the risks of sedentary behaviour. The aim of this study was to evaluate short term task performance while working on three dynamic workstations: a treadmill, an elliptical trainer, a bicycle ergometer...article 2014
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Simons, M. (author), de Vet, E. (author), Brug, J. (author), Seidell, J. (author), Chinapaw, M.J.M. (author)Objectives: The aim of study was to determine prevalence and identify demographic correlates of active and non-active gaming among adolescents. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: A survey, assessing game behavior and correlates, was conducted among adolescents (12-16 years, n= 373), recruited via schools. Multivariable logistic regression...article 2014
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Fieten, K.B. (author), Zijlstra, W.T. (author), van Os-Medendorp, H. (author), Meijer, Y. (author), Venema, M.U. (author), Rijssenbeek-Nouwens, L. (author), l' Hoir, M.P. (author), Bruijnzeel-Koomen, C.A. (author), Pasmans, S.G.M.A. (author)Background: About 10 to 20% of children in West European countries have atopic dermatitis (AD), often as part of the atopic syndrome. The full atopic syndrome also consists of allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. Treatment approaches for atopic dermatitis and asthma include intermittent anti-inflammatory therapy with...article 2014
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Simons, M. (author)Minder kinderen die op straat voetballen of verstoppertje spelen en meer kinderen die binnenshuis gamen achter de computer of televisie. Dat is het beeld in 204. Professionalos raken steeds meer geïnteresseerd in de mogelijkheden om beweeggames te gebruiken om kinderen aan te zetten tot meer bewegen, zegt bewegingswetenschapper drs. Monique Simons.article 2014
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Mesters, I. (author), Wahl, S. (author), van Keulen, H.M. (author)Background: Present study aimed to identify socio-demographic, medical and social-cognitive correlates of physical activity among Dutch older individuals. Methods. A systematic random sample of 2,568 Dutch participants aged 45-70 years filled out the validated modified Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) questionnaire...article 2014
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Huijg, J.M. (author), Gebhardt, W.A. (author), Dusseldorp, E. (author), Verheijden, M.W. (author), van der Zouwe, N. (author), Middelkoop, B.J.C. (author), Crone, M.R. (author)Background: To be able to design effective strategies to improve healthcare professionals' implementation behaviors, a valid and reliable questionnaire is needed to assess potential implementation determinants. The present study describes the development of the Determinants of Implementation Behavior Questionnaire (DIBQ) and investigates the...article 2014
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Simons, M. (author), Chinapaw, M.J. (author), van de Bovenkamp, M. (author), de Boer, M.R. (author), Seidell, J.C. (author), Brug, J. (author), de Vet, E. (author)Background: Excessive body weight, low physical activity and excessive sedentary time in youth are major public health concerns. A new generation of video games, the ones that require physical activity to play the games -i.e. active games- may be a promising alternative to traditional non-active games to promote physical activity and reduce...article 2014
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Remmers, T. (author), van Kann, D. (author), Gubbels, J. (author), Schmidt, S. (author), de Vries, S. (author), Ettema, D. (author), Kremers, S.P.J. (author), Thijs, C. (author)Promoting unstructured outside play is a promising vehicle to increase children's physical activity (PA). This study investigates if factors of the social environment moderate the relationship between the perceived physical environment and outside play. Study design: 1875 parents from the KOALA Birth Cohort Study reported on their child's...article 2014
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Lakerveld, J. (author), van der Ploeg, H.P. (author), Kroezel, W. (author), Ahrens, W. (author), Allais, O. (author), Frost Andersen, L. (author), Cardons, G. (author), Capranica, L. (author), Chastin, S. (author), Donnelly, A. (author), Ekelund, U. (author), Finglash, P. (author), Flechtner-Mors, M. (author), Hebestrei, A. (author), Hendriksen, I. (author), Kubiak, T. (author), Lanza, M. (author), Loyen, A. (author), MacDonncha, C. (author), Mazzocch, M. (author), Monsivais, P. (author), Murphy, M. (author), Nöthlings, U. (author), O’Gorman, D.J. (author), Renner, B. (author), Roos, G. (author), Schuit, A.J. (author), Schulze, M. (author), Steinacker, J. (author), Stronks, K. (author), Volkert, D. (author), van 't Veer, P. (author), Lien, N. (author), de Bourdeaudhuij, I. (author), Brug, J. (author)To address major societal challenges and enhance cooperation in research across Europe, the European Commission has initiated and facilitated ‘joint programming’. Joint programming is a process by which Member States engage in defining, developing and implementing a common strategic research agenda, based on a shared vision of how to address...article 2014
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Uijtdewilligen, L. (author), Singh, A.S. (author), Chinapaw, M.J. (author), Koppes, L.L.J. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author), Twisk, J.W.R. (author)Background: Young adults face radical life changes regarding residence, marriage, family and work that may negatively impact their health behaviours. Therefore, we investigated the associations of the number of daily hassles and life events and their subjective appraisal with physical activity and screen time in young adulthood. Methods: Data...article 2014
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Broekhuizen, K. (author), Scholten, A.M. (author), de Vries, S.I. (author)The (pre)school environment is an important setting to improve children's health. Especially, the (pre)school playground provides a major opportunity to intervene. This review presents an overview of the existing evidence on the value of both school and preschool playgrounds on children's health in terms of physical activity, cognitive and...article 2014
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Driessen, L.M. (author), Jong, J.C.K.D. (author), Wijtzes, A. (author), de Vries, S.I. (author), Jaddoe, V.W.V. (author), Hofman, A. (author), Raat, H. (author), Moll, H.A. (author)OBJECTIVES:: Decreased physical activity levels in children may partly explain the rising prevalence of functional constipation in childhood. The aim of the present study, therefore, was to examine the association between physical activity and functional constipation during the preschool period. METHODS:: This study was embedded in the...article 2013
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Wijtzes, A.I. (author), Kooijman, M.N. (author), Kiefte-de Jong, J.C. (author), de Vries, S.I. (author), Henrichs, J. (author), Jansen, W. (author), Jaddoe, V.W.V. (author), Hofman, A. (author), Moll, H.A. (author), Raat, H. (author)Objective: To describe and identify correlates of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in 2-year-old toddlers. Study design: A total of 347 children participating in a birth cohort study wore a unaxial ActiGraph accelerometer during 1 weekday and 1 weekend day. Information on potential correlates was assessed by parent...article 2013
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Botter, J. (author), Burford, E.M. (author), Commissaris, D. (author), Könemann, R. (author), Mastrigt, S.H.V. (author), Ellegast, R.P. (author)The aim of this research paper was to investigate the effect, both biomechanically and physiologically, of two dynamic workstations currently available on the commercial market. The dynamic workstations tested, namely the Treadmill Desk by LifeSpan and the LifeBalance Station by RightAngle, were compared to the more conventional seated and...conference paper 2013
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Simons, C.C.J.M. (author), Hughes, L.A.E. (author), van Engeland, M. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Weijenberg, M.P. (author)We investigated occupational energy expenditure and sitting time in the longest held job (in men only), nonoccupational physical activity, and former sports participation in relation to colorectal cancer endpoints. The Netherlands Cohort Study includes 120,852 participants who completed a self-administered questionnaire in 1986 when they were...article 2013
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- van Genugten, G.L. (author), van Empelen, E.P. (author), Boon, B. (author), Borsboom, G. (author), Visscher, T. (author), Oenema, A. (author) article 2013
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Castiglione, F. (author), Tieri, P. (author), de Graaf, A.A. (author), Franceschi, C. (author), Liò, P. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Mazzà, C. (author), Tuchel, A. (author), Bernaschi, M. (author), Samson, C. (author), Colombo, T. (author), Castellani, G.C. (author), Capri, M. (author), Garagnani, P. (author), Salvioli, S. (author), Nguyen, V.A. (author), Bobeldijk-Pastorova, I. (author), Krishnan, S. (author), Cappozzo, A. (author), Sacchetti, M. (author), Morettini, M. (author), Ernst, M. (author)Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a common age-related disease, and is a major health concern, particularly in developed countries where the population is aging, including Europe. The multi-scale immune system simulator for the onset of type 2 diabetes (MISSION-T2D) is a European Union-funded project that aims to develop and validate...article 2013
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Spook, J.E. (author), Paulussen, T. (author), Kok, G. (author), van Empelen, P. (author)Background: Despite the growing body of research on complex lifestyle behaviors (eg, Dietary Intake [DI] and Physical Activity [PA]), monitoring of these behaviors has been hampered by a lack of suitable methods. A possible solution to this deficiency is mobile-based Ecological Momentary Assessment (mEMA), which enables researchers to collect...article 2013