International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, Volume 4, Issue 4 (2009)

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International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, Volume 4, Issue 4 (2009)

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Mechanisms underlying the association between breastfeeding and obesity
Cynthia J. Bartok & Alison K. Ventura
Pages: 196-204
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforMechanisms underlying the association between breastfeeding and obesity | Full Text | References | PDF (94.4 KB)
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Original Articles

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Effects of an exercise intervention using Dance Dance Revolution on endothelial function and other risk factors in overweight children
Emily C-S Murphy, Linda Carson, William Neal, Christine Baylis, David Donley & Rachel Yeater
Pages: 205-214
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforEffects of an exercise intervention using Dance Dance Revolution on endothelial function and other risk factors in overweight children | Full Text | References | PDF (101.1 KB)
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Leptin concentrations are a predictor of overweight reduction in a lifestyle intervention
Thomas Reinehr, Michaela Kleber, Gideon de Sousa & Werner Andler
Pages: 215-223
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforLeptin concentrations are a predictor of overweight reduction in a lifestyle intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (251.8 KB)
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Evaluation of active and passive recruitment methods used in randomized controlled trials targeting pediatric obesity
Hollie A. Raynor, Kathrin M. Osterholt, Chantelle N. Hart, Elissa Jelalian, Patrick Vivier & Rena R. Wing
Pages: 224-232
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforEvaluation of active and passive recruitment methods used in randomized controlled trials targeting pediatric obesity | Full Text | References | PDF (82.4 KB)
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The weight of opinion on childhood obesity: recognizing complexity and supporting collaborative action
Deanna Pagnini, Lesley King, Sue Booth, Rachel Wilkenfeld & Michael Booth
Pages: 233-241
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe weight of opinion on childhood obesity: recognizing complexity and supporting collaborative action | Full Text | References | PDF (86.9 KB)
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Meal frequency, breakfast consumption and childhood obesity
André M. Toschke, Kristin H. Thorsteinsdottir, Rüdiger von Kries & For The GME Study Group
Pages: 242-248
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforMeal frequency, breakfast consumption and childhood obesity | Full Text | References | PDF (79.3 KB)
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Relationships between reported macronutrient intake and insulin dynamics in a multi-ethnic cohort of early pubertal children
Krista Casazza, Akilah Dulin-Keita, Barbara A. Gower & José R. Fernández
Pages: 249-256
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforRelationships between reported macronutrient intake and insulin dynamics in a multi-ethnic cohort of early pubertal children | Full Text | References | PDF (84.2 KB)
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Reliability and validity of the Children's Dietary Questionnaire; A new tool to measure children's dietary patterns
Anthea Magarey, Rebecca Golley, Nicola Spurrier, Emma Goodwin & Fangyi Ong
Pages: 257-265
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforReliability and validity of the Children's Dietary Questionnaire; A new tool to measure children's dietary patterns | Full Text | References | PDF (88.3 KB)
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The Lifestyle Behaviour Checklist: A measure of weight-related problem behaviour in obese children
Felicity West & Matthew R. Sanders
Pages: 266-273
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe Lifestyle Behaviour Checklist: A measure of weight-related problem behaviour in obese children | Full Text | References | PDF (79.5 KB)
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Overweight children, weight-based teasing and academic performance
Rebecca A. Krukowski, Delia Smith West, Amanda Philyaw Perez, Zoran Bursac, Martha M. Phillips & James M. Raczynski
Pages: 274-280
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforOverweight children, weight-based teasing and academic performance | Full Text | References | PDF (77.7 KB)
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Tracking of obesity and physical activity from childhood to adulthood: The Physical Activity Longitudinal Study
Katya M. Herman, Cora L. Craig, Lise Gauvin & Peter T. Katzmarzyk
Pages: 281-288
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforTracking of obesity and physical activity from childhood to adulthood: The Physical Activity Longitudinal Study | Full Text | References | PDF (88.9 KB)
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The prevalence of leisure time sedentary behaviour and physical activity in adolescent boys: An ecological momentary assessment approach
Trish Gorely, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Simon J. Marshall & Noel Cameron
Pages: 289-298
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe prevalence of leisure time sedentary behaviour and physical activity in adolescent boys: An ecological momentary assessment approach | Full Text | References | PDF (298.5 KB)
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Associations between children's socioeconomic status, weight status, and sex, with screen-based sedentary behaviours and sport participation
Stuart J. Fairclough, Lynne M. Boddy, Allan F. Hackett & Gareth Stratton
Pages: 299-305
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforAssociations between children's socioeconomic status, weight status, and sex, with screen-based sedentary behaviours and sport participation | Full Text | References | PDF (119.5 KB)
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The pattern of physical activity in relation to health outcomes in boys
Michelle R. Stone, Ann V. Rowlands, Andrew R. Middlebrooke, M. Nidzam Jawis & Roger G. Eston
Pages: 306-315
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe pattern of physical activity in relation to health outcomes in boys | Full Text | References | PDF (100.8 KB)
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Body mass index as a surrogate measure of cardiovascular risk factor clustering in fifth-grade children: Results from the coronary artery risk detection in the Appalachian Communities Project
Christa L. Ice, Lesley Cottrell & William A. Neal
Pages: 316-324
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforBody mass index as a surrogate measure of cardiovascular risk factor clustering in fifth-grade children: Results from the coronary artery risk detection in the Appalachian Communities Project | Full Text | References | PDF (139.2 KB)
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Waist circumference as a screening tool for the identification of adolescents with the metabolic syndrome phenotype
Maria Bitsori, Manolis Linardakis, Maria Tabakaki & Anthony Kafatos
Pages: 325-331
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforWaist circumference as a screening tool for the identification of adolescents with the metabolic syndrome phenotype | Full Text | References | PDF (81.4 KB)
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Type 2 diabetes in youth: A phenotype of poor cardiorespiratory fitness and low physical activity
Gabriel Q. Shaibi, Sara B. Michaliszyn, Cynthia Fritschi, Lauretta Quinn & Melissa Spezia Faulkner
Pages: 332-337
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforType 2 diabetes in youth: A phenotype of poor cardiorespiratory fitness and low physical activity | Full Text | References | PDF (131.9 KB)
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Cardiorespiratory fitness status and body mass index change over time: A 2-year longitudinal study in elementary school children
Jorge Mota, José Carlos Ribeiro, Joana Carvalho, Maria Paula Santos & Júlio Martins
Pages: 338-342
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforCardiorespiratory fitness status and body mass index change over time: A 2-year longitudinal study in elementary school children | Full Text | References | PDF (63.8 KB)
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Longitudinal examination of the family food environment and weight status among children
Abbie MacFarlane, Verity Cleland, David Crawford, Karen Campbell & Anna Timperio
Pages: 343-352
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforLongitudinal examination of the family food environment and weight status among children | Full Text | References | PDF (94.7 KB)
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Profiles of sedentary behavior in children and adolescents: The US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001–2006
Susan B. Sisson, Timothy S. Church, Corby K. Martin, Catrine Tudor-Locke, Steven R. Smith, Claude Bouchard, Conrad P. Earnest, Tuomo Rankinen, Robert L. Newton Jr. & Peter T. Katzmarzyk
Pages: 353-359
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforProfiles of sedentary behavior in children and adolescents: The US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001–2006 | Full Text | References | PDF (99.7 KB)
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Sociodemographic factors and a secular trend of adolescent overweight in Finland
Susanna Kautiainen, Anna-Maija Koivisto, Leena Koivusilta, Tomi Lintonen, Suvi M. Virtanen & Arja Rimpelä
Pages: 360-370
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforSociodemographic factors and a secular trend of adolescent overweight in Finland | Full Text | References | PDF (118.5 KB)
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Gender, ethnic and school type differences in overweight and energy balance-related behaviours among Dutch adolescents
Klazine van der Horst, Anke Oenema, Saskia J. te Velde & Johannes Brug
Pages: 371-380
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforGender, ethnic and school type differences in overweight and energy balance-related behaviours among Dutch adolescents | Full Text | References | PDF (90.6 KB)
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Waist circumference percentile curves for Bulgarian children and adolescents aged 6–18 years
Sonya V. Galcheva, Violeta M. Iotova, Yoto T. Yotov, Kera P. Grozdeva, Velin K. Stratev & Valentina I. Tzaneva
Pages: 381-388
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforWaist circumference percentile curves for Bulgarian children and adolescents aged 6–18 years | Full Text | References | PDF (140.4 KB)
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Measurement of body composition in 8–10-year-old African-American girls: A comparison of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and foot-to-foot bioimpedance methods
Barbara S. McClanahan, Michelle B. Stockton, Jennifer Q. Lanctot, George Relyea, Robert C. Klesges, Deborah L. Slawson & Leslie P. Schilling
Pages: 389-396
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforMeasurement of body composition in 8–10-year-old African-American girls: A comparison of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and foot-to-foot bioimpedance methods | Full Text | References | PDF (106.8 KB)
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Body composition in 10–13-year-old children: A comparison between air displacement plethysmography and deuterium dilution
G. Plasqui, M. den Hoed, A. Bonomi & K. R. Westerterp
Pages: 397-404
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforBody composition in 10–13-year-old children: A comparison between air displacement plethysmography and deuterium dilution | Full Text | References | PDF (168.2 KB)
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Short Communications

Article
Using body mass index Z-score among severely obese adolescents: A cautionary note
Jessica G. Woo
Pages: 405-410
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforUsing body mass index Z-score among severely obese adolescents: A cautionary note | Full Text | References | PDF (356.1 KB)
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Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006
Hayet Oulamara, Abdel Nacer Agli & Marie Laure Frelut
Pages: 411-413
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforChanges in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006 | Full Text | References | PDF (147.7 KB)
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among children aged 2–5 years in Bahrain: A comparison between two reference standards
Ghada Y. Al-Raees, Maryam A. Al-Amer, Abdulrahman O. Musaiger & Reshma D'Souza
Pages: 414-416
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforPrevalence of overweight and obesity among children aged 2–5 years in Bahrain: A comparison between two reference standards | Full Text | References | PDF (49.1 KB)
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