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Watching children watch food advertisements on TVSara C Folta
Prev Med 46:177-8. 2008- School's out: what are urban children doing? The Summer Activity Study of Somerville Youth (SASSY)Alison Tovar
John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention, Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 0211, USA
BMC Pediatr 10:16. 2010..A secondary goal of this pilot study was to learn what children eat during the summer months... - Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary, overweight women: strategies for the cardiovascular specialistSara C Folta
John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Curr Opin Cardiol 25:497-501. 2010..To describe the issue of cardiovascular disease in women, and to discuss evidence-based strategies for promoting lifestyle changes to reduce risk in sedentary, overweight women... - The StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program: reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural sedentary, overweight, and obese midlife and older womenSara C Folta
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Am J Public Health 99:1271-7. 2009..We tested a community-based intervention designed to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary midlife and older women who were overweight or obese... - Factors related to cardiovascular disease risk reduction in midlife and older women: a qualitative studySara C Folta
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 5:A06. 2008..In this study, we used qualitative methods to better understand knowledge and awareness about CVD in women, perceived threat of CVD, barriers to heart-healthy eating and physical activity, and intervention strategies for behavior change... - Assessing the use of school public address systems to deliver nutrition messages to children: Shape up Somerville--audio adventuresSara C Folta
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
J Sch Health 76:459-64; quiz 482-4. 2006..These results suggest that PA systems show promise as an effective and appropriate communications channel but only in schools that are able to play messages frequently... - Psychosocial factors associated with young elementary school children's intentions to consume legumes: a test of the theory of reasoned actionSara C Folta
Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Am J Health Promot 21:13-5. 2006..The purpose of this study was to test the utility of the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) in explaining young elementary school children's intention to consume legumes... - Food advertising targeted at school-age children: a content analysisSara C Folta
Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
J Nutr Educ Behav 38:244-8. 2006.... - Retooling food service for early elementary school students in Somerville, Massachusetts: the Shape Up Somerville experienceJeanne P Goldberg
Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 6:A103. 2009..Changes in the school food environment are a logical target to prevent childhood overweight. We describe the food service component of a 2-year research intervention to prevent excess weight gain in children... - A community-based restaurant initiative to increase availability of healthy menu options in Somerville, Massachusetts: Shape Up SomervilleChristina D Economos
New Balance Chair in Childhood Nutrition, John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, 150 Harrison Ave, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 6:A102. 2009..The purpose of this project was to test the feasibility of a community-based restaurant initiative that targets families and young children... - Using focus groups to develop a bone health curriculum for after-school programsSara C Folta
Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 1:A06. 2004..Addressing the needs, interests, and common barriers of the target population is an essential first step in curriculum development... - Milk: can a "good" food be so bad?Jeanne P Goldberg
Center on Nutrition Communication, Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Pediatrics 110:826-32. 2002