K Ball

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..This study aimed to investigate associations between specific components of PA (domain, dose and social context) and odds of depressive symptoms in women...

..To describe perceptions of being 'too fat' as a barrier to physical activity by gender and body mass index, and to examine the associations between feeling fat and other weight-related barriers to physical activity...

..This study investigated young women's perceptions of the feasibility of physical activity and healthy eating behaviours, and how these vary by socio-economic status, domestic characteristics and weight status...

..To investigate the proportion of middle-aged Australian women meeting national dietary recommendations and its variation according to selected sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics...

..This study investigated associations of overweight status and changes in overweight status over time with life satisfaction and future aspirations among a community sample of young women...

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..We conclude by considering an agenda to guide future research and programs focused on understanding and reducing obesity among those of low socio-economic position...

..To investigate the contribution of personal, social and environmental factors to mediating socioeconomic (educational) inequalities in women's leisure-time walking and walking for transport...

..This study employed a multilevel design to test the contribution of individual, social and environmental factors to mediating socio-economic status (SES) inequalities in fruit and vegetable consumption among women...

..The objective of this study was to investigate associations of several indicators of mothers', fathers', and own socioeconomic status, and intergenerational social mobility, with body mass index (BMI) and weight change in young women...

..This study explored the biological, psychological, social and environmental correlates of young women's current weight and retrospective 2-year weight change...

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..This study aimed to investigate the relationships between body weight and fat distribution, and four empirically derived domains of socioeconomic status: employment, housing, migration status and family unit...

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..This study investigated 5-year trends in body weight, overweight and obesity and their association with sociodemographic variables in a large, multi-ethnic community sample of Australian adults...

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..To investigate the relationships among stress, coping, and symptoms of disordered eating in a community sample of young Australian women...

..To investigate the prevalence and predictors of weight maintenance over time in a large sample of young Australian women...

..To determine the independent contributions of family and neighbourhood environments to changes in youth physical activity and body mass index (BMI) z-score over 5 years...

..The study also aimed to test a comprehensive theoretically derived model of the associations between intrapersonal, social and environmental factors and obesity among this target group...

..To test the contribution of perceived environmental factors (food availability, accessibility and affordability) to mediating socioeconomic variations in women's fruit, vegetable and fast food consumption...

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..Feasible ways of increasing home availability of healthy foods, and encouraging home meal environments to be supportive of healthy eating should be explored, particularly in households of low SEP adolescents...

..To investigate sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics associated with weight status among women with children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods...

..Public health strategies aimed at reducing SES inequalities in diet might focus on promoting healthy diets that are low cost, as well as promoting time-efficient food preparation strategies for all women...

..Strategies are urgently required to better inform individuals about the factors impacting on their weight in order to prevent further weight gain...

..Examining the associations of perceptions of fruit and vegetable affordability and children's diets can offer insights into how the high prices of fruit and vegetables might have an impact on the diets of children...

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..These interventions show potential for promoting initial increases in physical activity among mid-life and older Australian adults, and should be evaluated across more extended time periods...

..Examination of multiple aspects of the FFE may provide useful insights regarding which of these might most effectively be targeted to prevent childhood obesity...

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..To examine associations between availability of different types of food outlets and children's fruit and vegetable intake...

..Our aim was to determine whether weight status and weight perceptions are independently associated with psychological distress...

..This study aimed to evaluate the food intake patterns of adolescents with respect to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, and to examine variations in food intake patterns by age, gender and region of residence...

..We examined the associations of sitting time and television (TV) viewing time with continuously measured biomarkers of cardio-metabolic risk in Australian adults...

..Analyses of the type employed in this study will facilitate the development of interventions aimed at modifying overall eating patterns, rather than specific components of the diet...

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..The present study aimed to examine associations between availability of outlets where takeaway or fast food could be purchased and consumption of takeaway or fast food among children...

..Future studies should target high risk groups and a broad range of settings and strategies focusing on reducing sedentary behaviours as well as increasing PA...

..Future research should examine whether the quality of public open spaces differ by neighbourhood SES...

..These findings contribute to a broader understanding of children's perceptions of their environment, and highlight the potential importance of the home and neighborhood environments for promoting physical activity behavior...

..This study aimed to examine cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between socioeconomic position (SEP) and physical activity and sedentary behaviors amongst children and adolescents...

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..To assess the relationships between an index of per capita income and the intake of a variety of individual foods as well as groups of food for men and women in different age groups...

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..Such initiatives need to work within the social and personal constraints that women face in maintaining good health...

..It is important to collaborate with local governments, urban planners and community groups to improve access to neighborhood parks and to promote a sense of neighborhood safety...

..We aimed to investigate whether the proportion of breastfeeding mothers in first-time parent groups influenced the likelihood of ceasing breastfeeding and whether this was independent of socioeconomic position...

..Although the association between SB (e.g., watching TV/using the computer) and physical health has been well documented, increasing research has focused on the possible link between SB and mental health (e.g., depression)...

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..These findings support a reconsideration of the notion that restriction is likely to result in increased child weight...

..Further work is required to determine whether this dietary index has predictive validity for health in longitudinal studies...

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..Findings highlight socioeconomic differentials in activity and fitness patterns and suggest that improvements in education may represent a pathway through which physical activity levels can be increased and health benefits achieved...

..Future study should assess the effectiveness of methods to increase self-efficacy for healthy eating and to improve home availability of healthy food options in programmes promoting healthy eating among adolescents...

..To compare the weight status of women and children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged rural and urban neighbourhoods in Victoria...

..The domain and social context of PA may be important components in reducing the risk of depression. Reducing time spent in SB may be a key strategy in the promotion of better mental health in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods...

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..Further investigation of causal mechanisms underlying these associations is required...

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..To examine the clustering and patterns of obesity-related behaviors in children and their mothers and the concordance between mother and child pairs...

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..To examine associations between family physical activity and sedentary environment and changes in body mass index (BMI) z-scores among 10-12-year-old children over three years...

..Availability of healthy foods within stores only slightly favoured those in advantaged neighbourhoods. However food prices favoured those living in disadvantaged areas...

..Evidence of the reliability and validity of items assessing where children play is novel and important considering the need to promote children's physical activity in a variety of settings...

..To examine associations between children's perceptions of the neighborhood environment and walking and physical activity...

..Greater understanding of the family dynamics and circumstances, as well as the individual and social determinants of TV viewing, will be required if we are to develop effective strategies for reducing TV viewing in children...

..The data highlight the potential for a church-based setting and holistic approach to health promotion as a successful means of increasing physical activity and promoting mental and spiritual health among Australian women...

..It is concluded that growing evidence supporting the multiple domains of influence on physical activity justifies calls for multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral partnerships and approaches to the promotion of active lifestyles...

..The study findings have important implications for future urban planning and children's opportunities for active free-play...

..The purpose of this study was to examine personal, family, social, and environmental correlates of active commuting to school among children...

..Additional factors that may explain the findings and the need for further research with different cultural groups are highlighted...

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..To assess the relationship between education and the intake of a variety of individual foods, as well as groups of foods, for Australian men and women in different age groups...

..Results suggest that relations between SES and health are highly complex and vary by age, SES domain, and the health outcome under study...

..To examine associations between shopping, food preparation, meal and eating behaviours and fruit and vegetable intake among women...

..This study investigates whether family television environment mediates the relationship between maternal education and children's television viewing...

..This study suggests that POS in high socioeconomic neighbourhoods possess more features that are likely to promote physical activity amongst children...

..We examined associations between density of and proximity to fast food outlets and body weight in a sample of children (137 aged 8-9 years and 243 aged 13-15 years) and their parents (322 fathers and 362 mothers)...

..09) were significantly associated with achieving recommended LTPA. Personal factors were the characteristics most strongly associated with achieving recommended levels of LTPA among women from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds...

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..However, among initially sedentary young women, even small increases in PA over time may reduce the odds of depressive symptoms, regardless of weight status...

..This study suggests that specific dietary patterns are already evident in adolescence and a dietary pattern rich in fruit, salad, cereals, and fish pattern may be associated with diastolic blood pressure in older adolescents...

..05). This food-based dietary index is able to discriminate across a variety of sociodemographic factors, health behaviors, and self-assessed health and reflects intakes of key nutrients...

..To examine associations between features of public open spaces, and children's physical activity...

..To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a community behavioural intervention to prevent weight gain and improve health related behaviours in women with young children...

..Evidence for age-related variation in the relationship between obesity-related behaviours and socioeconomic position may assist in the targeting of dietary and physical activity interventions among children...

..This review examines original research which has investigated associations between physical activity (PA) dose (i.e. frequency, intensity and duration) and domain and depression or symptoms of depression in adults...

..Nevertheless, SES remains an important predictor of health, health service use and mortality in older Australian women...

..The aims of this study were to estimate average yearly weight gain in midage women and to identify the determinants of weight gain and gaining weight at double the average rate...