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The SHED-IT community trial: a randomized controlled trial of internet- and paper-based weight loss programs tailored for overweight and obese menPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
Ann Behav Med 45:139-52. 2013..There is limited evidence for effective obesity treatment programs that engage men...
Relationship between body composition, inflammation and lung function in overweight and obese asthmaHayley A Scott
Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Hunter Medical Research Institute, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW Australia
Respir Res 13:10. 2012..The obese-asthma phenotype is not well defined. The aim of this study was to examine both mechanical and inflammatory influences, by comparing lung function with body composition and airway inflammation in overweight and obese asthma...
Improving physical self-perception in adolescent boys from disadvantaged schools: psychological outcomes from the Physical Activity Leaders randomized controlled trialP J Morgan
Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Pediatr Obes 7:e27-32. 2012..A secondary objective was to determine if any psychological changes were associated with improved weight status...
The impact of a workplace-based weight loss program on work-related outcomes in overweight male shift workersPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
J Occup Environ Med 54:122-7. 2012..The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a workplace-based weight loss program (Workplace POWER [Preventing Obesity Without Eating like a Rabbit]) for male shift workers on a number of work-related outcomes...
Six year follow-up of students who participated in a school-based physical activity intervention: a longitudinal cohort studyLisa M Barnett
Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood Highway, Melbourne, Australia
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 6:48. 2009..abstract:..
A school-based intervention to promote physical activity among adolescent girls: rationale, design, and baseline data from the Girls in Sport group randomised controlled trialAnthony D Okely
Interdisciplinary Educational Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, 2522, Australia
BMC Public Health 11:658. 2011..This report describes the rationale, design and baseline data from the Girls in Sport group randomised trial, which aims to prevent the decline in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) among adolescent girls...
The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' randomized controlled trial: efficacy of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight fathers and their childrenP J Morgan
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Int J Obes (Lond) 35:436-47. 2011..To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' (HDHK) program, which was designed to help overweight fathers lose weight and be a role model of positive health behaviors for their children...
The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' community effectiveness trial: study protocol of a community-based healthy lifestyle program for fathers and their childrenPhilip J Morgan
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
BMC Public Health 11:876. 2011..The aim of the current study was to evaluate the previously established program in a community setting, in a large effectiveness trial...
Effects of a preseason intervention on anthropometric characteristics of semiprofessional rugby league playersPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
J Strength Cond Res 25:432-40. 2011..Rugby league conditioning staff at a semiprofessional level should consider the value of a comprehensive structured and periodized preseason training program and aim to educate players about strategies to achieve body composition goals...
The SHED-IT community trial study protocol: a randomised controlled trial of weight loss programs for overweight and obese menPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Australia
BMC Public Health 10:701. 2010..The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two relatively low intensity weight loss programs developed specifically for men...
12-month outcomes and process evaluation of the SHED-IT RCT: an internet-based weight loss program targeting menPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Obesity (Silver Spring) 19:142-51. 2011..Low-dose approaches to weight loss are feasible, acceptable, and can achieve clinically important weight loss in men after 1-year follow-up...
The SHED-IT randomized controlled trial: evaluation of an Internet-based weight-loss program for menPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Obesity (Silver Spring) 17:2025-32. 2009..The Internet is a feasible and effective medium for weight loss in men but strategies need to be explored to improve engagement in online programs...
Efficacy of a workplace-based weight loss program for overweight male shift workers: the Workplace POWER (Preventing Obesity Without Eating like a Rabbit) randomized controlled trialPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Prev Med 52:317-25. 2011..To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a workplace-based weight loss program (Workplace POWER-WP) for male shift workers...
Correlates of objectively measured physical activity in obese childrenPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Obesity (Silver Spring) 16:2634-41. 2008..Interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behaviors among obese girls should also be considered...
Classroom teachers' perceptions of the impact of barriers to teaching physical education on the quality of physical education programsPhilip J Morgan
Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
Res Q Exerc Sport 79:506-16. 2008..The major adverse effects of these barriers were evident in reduced time spent teaching PE and delivering PE lessons of questionable quality...
The Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls (NEAT girls) randomized controlled trial for adolescent girls from disadvantaged secondary schools: rationale, study protocol, and baseline resultsDavid R Lubans
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Australia
BMC Public Health 10:652. 2010..The purpose of this paper is to report the rationale, study design and baseline findings of a school-based obesity prevention program for low-active adolescent girls from disadvantaged secondary schools...
Explaining dietary intake in adolescent girls from disadvantaged secondary schools. A test of Social Cognitive TheoryDavid R Lubans
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Education, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Australia
Appetite 58:517-24. 2012..Further study of the role that implementation intentions play in explaining adolescent girls' dietary behaviors is required...
Mediators of weight loss in the 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' pilot study for overweight fathersDavid R Lubans
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, 2308, Australia
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 9:45. 2012..The aim of this paper was to identify potential behavioral mediators of weight loss in the Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids (HDHK) intervention for overweight fathers...
Parent diet modification, child activity, or both in obese children: an RCTClare E Collins
Department of Nutrition and Diet, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, 2308, Australia
Pediatrics 127:619-27. 2011....
Exploring the mechanisms of physical activity and dietary behavior change in the program x intervention for adolescentsDavid R Lubans
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia
J Adolesc Health 47:83-91. 2010..The objective of this investigation was to examine the mechanisms of physical activity and dietary behavior change in the Program X intervention...
Rationale and study protocol for the supporting children's outcomes using rewards, exercise and skills (SCORES) group randomized controlled trial: a physical activity and fundamental movement skills intervention for primary schools in low-income communitiDavid R Lubans
School of Education, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Australia
BMC Public Health 12:427. 2012..PA levels decline dramatically during adolescence and evidence suggests that competency in a range of fundamental movement skills (FMS) may serve as a protective factor against this trend...
Proficiency deficiency: mastery of fundamental movement skills and skill components in overweight and obese childrenDylan P Cliff
Faculty of Education, Interdisciplinary Educational Research Institute IERI, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Obesity (Silver Spring) 20:1024-33. 2012..Physical activity programs designed for overweight and obese children may need to address deficiencies in FMS proficiency to foster the movement capabilities required for participation in health-enhancing physical activity...
The impact of a school garden and cooking program on boys' and girls' fruit and vegetable preferences, taste rating, and intakeRachael L Jaenke
University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Health Educ Behav 39:131-41. 2012..Further research is needed to examine whether a school garden, with or without school curriculum components, can be used to optimize fruit and vegetable intakes, particularly in boys...
The HIKCUPS trial: a multi-site randomized controlled trial of a combined physical activity skill-development and dietary modification program in overweight and obese childrenRachel A Jones
Child Obesity Research Centre, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
BMC Public Health 7:15. 2007....
Men participating in a weight-loss intervention are able to implement key dietary messages, but not those relating to vegetables or alcohol: the Self-Help, Exercise and Diet using Internet Technology (SHED-IT) studyClare E Collins
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Public Health Nutr 14:168-75. 2011..To describe dietary changes in men participating in an obesity intervention as part of the Self-Help, Exercise and Diet using Information Technology (SHED-IT) study...
Randomised controlled trials in overweight children: practicalities and realitiesJanet M Warren
University of Newcastle, Schools of Health Sciences and Education, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Int J Pediatr Obes 2:73-85. 2007..To highlight and discuss the practical aspects of conducting high quality, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with overweight and obese children and their families...
Movement skills and physical activity in obese children: randomized controlled trialDylan P Cliff
Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Med Sci Sports Exerc 43:90-100. 2011..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support physical activity program in overweight children...
Effectiveness of a multi-strategy intervention in increasing the implementation of vegetable and fruit breaks by Australian primary schools: a non-randomized controlled trialNicole Nathan
Hunter New England Population Health, Hunter New England Area Health Service, Newcastle, Locked Bag No, 10, Wallsend, NSW, 2287, Australia
BMC Public Health 12:651. 2012....
Randomized controlled trial of the Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) program for adolescent boys from disadvantaged secondary schoolsDavid R Lubans
Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Prev Med 52:239-46. 2011..The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of the Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) program. PALs is an obesity prevention program for low-active adolescent boys from disadvantaged schools...
Children's intake of fruit and selected energy-dense nutrient-poor foods is associated with fathers' intakeLaura Hall
The University of Newcastle, HA12 Hunter Building, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
J Am Diet Assoc 111:1039-44. 2011..The targeting of fathers should be tested in experimental studies as a potential strategy to improve child and family eating habits...
Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial web-based weight-loss programmeMelinda J Neve
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
Public Health Nutr 15:1299-309. 2012....
A 12-week commercial web-based weight-loss program for overweight and obese adults: randomized controlled trial comparing basic versus enhanced featuresClare E Collins
The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
J Med Internet Res 14:e57. 2012..Interestingly, most people who attempt weight loss use commercially available programs, yet it is very uncommon for commercial programs to be evaluated independently or rigorously...
Does childhood motor skill proficiency predict adolescent fitness?Lisa M Barnett
Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers, University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Med Sci Sports Exerc 40:2137-44. 2008..To determine whether childhood fundamental motor skill proficiency predicts subsequent adolescent cardiorespiratory fitness...
Dietary outcomes of the healthy dads healthy kids randomised controlled trialTracy Burrows
School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 55:408-11. 2012..Fathers significantly reduced portion size (P=0.03) but not energy intakes, whereas children reduced energy intakes (kJ) (P=0.02). There is an opportunity to target fathers as to improve child intakes...
Effects of integrating pedometers, parental materials, and E-mail support within an extracurricular school sport interventionDavid R Lubans
School of Education, The University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
J Adolesc Health 44:176-83. 2009..The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a school-based intervention (Program X) incorporating pedometers and e-mail support on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and healthy eating in adolescents...
Fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents: review of associated health benefitsDavid R Lubans
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Sports Med 40:1019-35. 2010..More longitudinal and intervention research examining the relationship between FMS competency and potential psychological, physiological and behavioural outcomes in children and adolescents is recommended...
Evaluation of a commercial web-based weight loss and weight loss maintenance program in overweight and obese adults: a randomized controlled trialClare E Collins
Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308 Australia
BMC Public Health 10:669. 2010..The aim of this RCT was to determine and compare the efficacy of two web-based interventions for weight loss and maintenance of lost weight...
Dropout, nonusage attrition, and pretreatment predictors of nonusage attrition in a commercial Web-based weight loss programMelinda J Neve
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
J Med Internet Res 12:e69. 2010..However, poor retention (dropout attrition) and website utilization (nonusage attrition) are major inhibitors to the effectiveness of Web-based programs...
Improving health-related fitness in children: the Fit-4-Fun randomized controlled trial study protocolNarelle Eather
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, Australia
BMC Public Health 11:902. 2011..This paper reports the rationale and methods for a school-based intervention designed to improve physical fitness and physical activity levels of Grades 5 and 6 primary school children...
The relationship between pedometer step counts and estimated VO2Max as determined by a submaximal fitness test in adolescentsDavid R Lubans
School of Educatin, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, NSW, Australia
Pediatr Exerc Sci 20:273-84. 2008..05). The results from this study suggest that estimated VO2max as determined by a submaximal exercise test is moderately associated with mean steps/day in adolescents...
A systematic review of studies using pedometers to promote physical activity among youthDavid R Lubans
School of Education, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, NSW 2308, Australia
Prev Med 48:307-15. 2009..Secondary aims were to assess the quality of existing studies and examine the different ways that pedometers have been used to promote activity...
The impact of nutrition education with and without a school garden on knowledge, vegetable intake and preferences and quality of school life among primary-school studentsPhilip J Morgan
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Public Health Nutr 13:1931-40. 2010..To investigate the impact of school garden-enhanced nutrition education (NE) on children's fruit and vegetable consumption, vegetable preferences, fruit and vegetable knowledge and quality of school life...
Comparison of energy intake in toddlers assessed by food frequency questionnaire and total energy expenditure measured by the doubly labeled water methodClare E Collins
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, HA12 Hunter Building, University Dr, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 2308
J Acad Nutr Diet 113:459-63. 2013..Choice of method is likely to depend on practical issues, including cost and burden...
Potential moderators and mediators of intervention effects in an obesity prevention program for adolescent boys from disadvantaged schoolsDavid R Lubans
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Australia
J Sci Med Sport 15:519-25. 2012..The purpose of this study was to explore potential moderators and mediators of intervention effects in the Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) obesity prevention program for adolescent boys from disadvantaged secondary schools...
Objectively measured sedentary behavior, physical activity, and plasma lipids in overweight and obese childrenDylan P Cliff
Faculty of Education, Interdisciplinary Educational Research Institute, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Obesity (Silver Spring) 21:382-5. 2013..This study examines the associations between objectively measured sedentary behavior, light physical activity (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and plasma lipids in overweight and obese children...
Weight change in a commercial web-based weight loss program and its association with website use: cohort studyMelinda Neve
School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
J Med Internet Res 13:e83. 2011..The potential of Web-based weight loss programs has been acknowledged, but their ability to achieve significant weight loss has not been proven...
A cluster randomised trial of a school-based intervention to prevent decline in adolescent physical activity levels: study protocol for the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' trialRachel Sutherland
Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, NSW 2287, Australia
BMC Public Health 13:57. 2013..This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a multi-component school-based intervention in reducing the decline in physical activity among students attending secondary schools located in disadvantaged communities...
Development and evaluation of social cognitive measures related to adolescent dietary behaviorsDeborah L Dewar
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, Australia
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 9:36. 2012..This study aimed to develop and evaluate the reliability and factorial validity, of social-cognitive measures related to adolescent healthy eating behaviors...
A cluster randomised trial to evaluate a physical activity intervention among 3-5 year old children attending long day care services: study protocolMeghan Finch
Hunter New England Population Health, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
BMC Public Health 10:534. 2010....
Childhood motor skill proficiency as a predictor of adolescent physical activityLisa M Barnett
University of Sydney, Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers, Lismore, NSW, Australia
J Adolesc Health 44:252-9. 2009..Cross-sectional evidence has demonstrated the importance of motor skill proficiency to physical activity participation, but it is unknown whether skill proficiency predicts subsequent physical activity...
Exploring the mechanisms of weight loss in the SHED-IT intervention for overweight men: a mediation analysisDavid R Lubans
School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Australia
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 6:76. 2009..abstract:..
The relationship between heart rate intensity and pedometer step counts in adolescentsDavid R Lubans
School of Education, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
J Sports Sci 27:591-7. 2009..001). The results from this study suggest that a step rate of 130 steps per minute is equal to 65-75% maximum heart rate in low-fit adolescents and achieving 130 steps per minute could be used as an initial goal to improve fitness...
Perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and adolescent physical activity and fitness: a longitudinal assessmentLisa M Barnett
University of Sydney, Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers, PO Box 3074, Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 5:40. 2008..The purpose of this paper was to investigate whether perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and subsequent adolescent physical activity and fitness...
Improving the fitness and physical activity levels of primary school children: results of the Fit-4-Fun group randomized controlled trialNarelle Eather
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, Australia
Prev Med 56:12-9. 2013..To evaluate the impact of a multi-component school-based physical activity intervention (Fit-4-Fun) on health-related fitness and objectively measured physical activity in primary school children...
