CDC Science Clips

Physical Activity

1. Cardiovascular fitness is associated with cognition in young adulthood
   Aberg MA, Pedersen NL, Toren K, Svartengren M, Backstrand B, Johnsson T, Cooper-Kuhn CM, Aberg ND, Nilsson M, Kuhn HG.
   Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Nov 30.


2. Impact of a school-based intervention on physical activity: cluster-randomized trial
   Aburto NJ, Fulton JE, Safdie M, Duque T, Bonvecchio A, Rivera JA.
   Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Mar 10.


3. Prevalence of highly active adults-Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007
   Adabonyan I, Loustalot F, Kruger J, Carlson SA, Fulton JE.
   Prev Med. 2010 Jun 1.


4. Associations of cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents with physical activity, active commuting to school, and screen time
   Aires L, Pratt M, Lobelo F, Santos RM, Santos MP, Mota J.
   J Phys Act Health. 2011 Sep;8 Suppl 2:S198-205.


5. What men should know about the impact of physical activity on their health
   Alford L.
   Int J Clin Pract. 2010 Dec;64(13):1731-4.


6. Obesity and physical fitness in California school children
   Aryana M, Li Z, Bommer WJ.
   Am Heart J. 2012 Feb;163(2):302-12.


7. Effects of glutathione depletion and age on skeletal muscle performance and morphology following chronic stretch-shortening contraction exposure
   Baker BA, Hollander MS, Kashon ML, Cutlip RG.
   Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Oct 31.


8. Trends in adults receiving a recommendation for exercise or other physical activity from a physician or other health professional
   Barnes PM, Schoenborn CA.
   NCHS data brief. 2012 Feb(86):1-7.


9. Pedometer-measured physical activity and health behaviors in U.S. adults
   Bassett Jr DR, Wyatt HR, Thompson H, Peters JC, Hill JO.
   Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010 Oct;42(10):1819-25.


10. The descriptive epidemiology of sitting: a 20-country comparison using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
    Bauman A, Ainsworth BE, Sallis JF, Hagstromer M, Craig CL, Bull FC, Pratt M, Venugopal K, Chau J, Sjostrom M.
    Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug;41(2):228-35.


11. Evaluation of group and self-directed formats of the Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program
    Callahan LF, Shreffler JH, Altpeter M, Schoster B, Hootman J, Houenou LO, Martin KR, Schwartz TA.
    Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2011 Aug;63(8):1098-107.


12. Differences in physical activity prevalence and trends from 3 U.S. surveillance systems: NHIS, NHANES, and BRFSS
    Carlson SA, Densmore D, Fulton JE, Yore MM, Kohl HW.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 ;6 Suppl 1:S18-27.


13. Trend and prevalence estimates based on the 2008 physical activity guidelines for Americans
    Carlson SA, Fulton JE, Schoenborn CA, Loustalot F.
    Am J Prev Med. 2010 Oct;39(4):305-13.


14. Public support for street-scale urban design practices and policies to increase physical activity
    Carlson SA, Guide R, Schmid TL, Moore LV, Barradas DT, Fulton JE.
    J Phys Act Health. 2011 Jan;8 Suppl 1:S125-34.


15. Physical activity advice to manage chronic conditions for adults with arthritis or hypertension, 2007
    Carlson SA, Maynard LM, Fulton JE, Hootman JM, Yoon PW.
    Prev Med. 2009 Aug-Sep;49(2-3):209-12.


16. Joint associations of physical activity and aerobic fitness on the development of incident hypertension. Coronary artery risk development in young adults
    Carnethon MR, Evans NS, Church TS, Lewis CE, Schreiner PJ, Jacobs Jr. DR, Sternfeld B, Sidney S.
    Hypertension. 2010 Jun 1.


17. Comparing physical activity patterns of hypertensive and nonhypertensive US adults
    Churilla JR, Ford ES.
    Am J Hypertens. 2010 Sep;23(9):987-93.


18. Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee report, 2008
    Physical Activity Guidelines Committee.
    Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008. 2008 .


19. National prevention strategy
    National Prevention Council.
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2011 .


20. Awareness and knowledge of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
    Cunningham MA, Carroll DD, Carlson SA, Fulton J.
    J Phys Act Health. 2013 Mar 14.


21. *The impact of community design and land-use choices on public health: a scientific research agenda
    Dannenberg AL, Jackson RJ, Frumkin H, Schieber RA, Pratt M, Kochtitzky C, Tilson HH.
    Am J Public Health. 2003 Sep;93(9):1500-8.


22. Awareness and knowledge of the Youth 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
    Debastiani SD, Carroll DD, Cunningham M, Lee S, Fulton J.
    J Phys Act Health. 2013 Mar 14.


23. Effects of exercise programs to prevent decline in health-related quality of life in highly deconditioned institutionalized elderly persons: a randomized controlled trial
    Dechamps A, Diolez P, Thiaudiere E, Tulon A, Onifade C, Vuong T, Helmer C, Bourdel-Marchasson I.
    Arch Intern Med. 2010 Jan 25;170(2):162-9.


24. Absolute and relative energy costs of walking in a Brazilian adult probability sample
    dos Anjos LA, da Mata Machado J, Wahrlich V, de Vasconcellos MT, Caspersen CJ.
    Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Apr 14.


25. Cardiorespiratory fitness and proximity to commercial physical activity facilities among 12th grade girls
    Dowda M, Pfeiffer KA, Lobelo F, Porter DE, Pate RR.
    J Adolesc Health. 2012 May;50(5):497-502.


26. Objective physical activity measurement in the osteoarthritis initiative: are guidelines being met?
    Dunlop DD, Song J, Semanik PA, Chang RW, Sharma L, Bathon JM, Eaton CB, Hochberg MC, Jackson RD, Kwoh CK, Mysiw WJ, Nevitt MC, Hootman JM.
    Arthritis Rheum. 2011 Nov;63(11):3372-82.


27. Dizzy - why not take a walk? Low level physical activity improves quality of life among elderly with dizziness
    Ekwall A, Lindberg A, Magnusson M.
    Gerontology. 2009 Aug 25;55(6):652-9.


28. Making strides toward active living: the policy research perspective
    Eyler AA, Brownson RC, Schmid TL.
    J Public Health Manag Pract. 2013 May-Jun;19(3 Suppl 1):S5-7.


29. Physical activity and screen-time viewing among elementary school-aged children in the United States from 2009 to 2010
    Fakhouri TH, Hughes JP, Brody DJ, Kit BK, Ogden CL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 Mar 1;167(3):223-9.


30. Reproductive hormones and interleukin-6 in serious leisure male athletes
    Fitzgerald LZ, Robbins WA, Kesner JS, Xun L.
    Eur J Appl Physiol. 2012 Nov;112(11):3765-73.


31. Sedentary behavior, physical activity, and concentrations of insulin among US adults
    Ford ES, Li C, Zhao G, Pearson WS, Tsai J, Churilla JR.
    Metabolism. 2010 Jan 6.


32. Walking associated with public transit: moving toward increased physical activity in the United States
    Freeland AL, Banerjee SN, Dannenberg AL, Wendel AM.
    Am J Public Health. 2013 Jan 17.


33. Physical activity: an investment that pays multiple health dividends: comment on "combined effects of cardiorespiratory fitness, not smoking, and normal waist girth on morbidity and mortality in men," "physical activity and survival in male colorectal cancer survival," "effects of a television viewing reduction on energy intake and expenditure in overweight and obese adults," and "physical activity and rapid decline in kidney function among older adults"
    Fulton JE, Simons-Morton DG, Galuska DA.
    Arch Intern Med. 2009 Dec 14;169(22):2124-7.


34. Television viewing, computer use, and BMI among U.S. children and adolescents
    Fulton JE, Wang X, Yore MM, Carlson SA, Galuska DA, Caspersen CJ.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 ;6 Suppl 1:S28-35.


35. Physical activity surveillance: providing public health data for decision makers
    Galuska DA, Fulton JE.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 ;6 Suppl 1:S1-2.[Request a copy via DocExpress]
    


36. Built environment attributes and walking patterns among the elderly population in Bogota
    Gomez LF, Parra DC, Buchner D, Brownson RC, Sarmiento OL, Pinzon JD, Ardila M, Moreno J, Serrato M, Lobelo F.
    Am J Prev Med. 2010 Jun;38(6):592-9.


37. Ionic determinants of exhaled breath condensate pH before and after exercise in adolescent athletes
    Greenwald R, Ferdinands JM, Teague WG.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2009 Aug;44(8):768-77.


38. Physical activity and sedentary behavior among schoolchildren: A 34-country comparison
    Guthold R, Cowan MJ, Autenrieth CS, Kann L, Riley LM.
    J Pediatr. 2010 Mar 19.


39. Physical activity: more of the same is not enough
    Hallal PC, Bauman AE, Heath GW, Kohl HW, Lee IM, Pratt M.
    Lancet. 2012 Jul 21;380(9838):190-91.


40. Disparities in data on Healthy People 2010 physical activity objectives collected by accelerometry and self-report
    Ham SA, Ainsworth BE.
    Am J Public Health. 2010 Feb 10.


41. The effectiveness of urban design and land use and transport policies and practices to increase physical activity: a systematic review
    Heath GW, Brownson RC, Kruger J, Miles R, Powell KE, Ramsey LT.
    J Phys Act Health. 2006 ;3(Suppl 1).


42. The effect of exercise training on anxiety symptoms among patients: a systematic review
    Herring MP, O'Connor PJ, Dishman RK.
    Arch Intern Med. 2010 Feb 22;170(4):321-31.


43. Physical activity interventions in Latin America: expanding and classifying the evidence
    Hoehner CM, Ribeiro IC, Parra DC, Reis RS, Azevedo MR, Hino AA, Soares J, Hallal PC, Simoes EJ, Brownson RC.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 Mar;44(3):e31-40.


44. Effects of age and glutathione levels on oxidative stress in rats after chronic exposure to stretch-shortening contractions
    Hollander MS, Baker BA, Ensey J, Kashon ML, Cutlip RG.
    Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Oct 31.


45. Mood disorders and physical functioning difficulties as predictors of complex activity limitations in young U.S. adults
    Jonas BS, Loeb M.
    Disabil Health J. 2010 ;3 (3):171-178.


46. The effectiveness of interventions to increase physical activity. A systematic review
    Kahn EB, Ramsey LT, Brownson RC, Heath GW, Howze EH, Powell KE, Stone EJ, Rajab MW, Corso P.
    Am J Prev Med. 2002 May;22(4 Suppl):73-107.


47. Associations between neighborhood characteristics and physical activity among youth within Rural-Urban Commuting Areas in the US
    Kasehagen L, Busacker A, Kane D, Rohan A.
    Matern Child Health J. 2012 Nov 16.


48. Exercise and health-related quality of life in older community-dwelling adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
    Kelley G, Kelley K, Hootman J, Jones D.
    J Appl Gerontol. 2009 June;28(3):369-94.


49. Exercise effects on bone mineral density, falls, coronary risk factors, and health care costs in older women: the randomized controlled senior fitness and prevention (SEFIP) study
    Kemmler W, von Stengel S, Engelke K, Haberle L, Kalender WA.
    Arch Intern Med. 2010 Jan 25;170(2):179-85.


50. Sport and exercise as contributors to the health of nations
    Khan KM, Thompson AM, Blair SN, Sallis JF, Powell KE, Bull FC, Bauman AE.
    Lancet. 2012 Jul 7;380(9836):59-64.


51. The prescribed amount of physical activity in randomized clinical trials in older adults
    Kruger J, Buchner DM, Prohaska TR.
    Gerontologist. 2009 Jun;49 Suppl 1:S100-7.


52. Associations between physical activity, fitness, and academic achievement
    Kwak L, Kremers SP, Bergman P, Ruiz JR, Rizzo NS, Sjostrom M.
    J Pediatr. 2009 Dec;155(6):914-918 e1.


53. Annual deaths attributable to physical inactivity: whither the missing 2 million?
    Lee IM, Bauman AE, Blair SN, Heath GW, Kohl IW, Pratt M, Hallal PC.
    Lancet. 2013 March;381(9871):992-993.


54. The importance of walking to public health
    Lee IM, Buchner DM.
    Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008 Jul;40(7 Suppl):S512-8.


55. Effect of physical inactivity on major non-communicable diseases worldwide: an analysis of burden of disease and life expectancy
    Lee IM, Shiroma EJ, Lobelo F, Puska P, Blair SN, Katzmarzyk PT.
    Lancet. 2012 Jul 21;380(9838):219-29.


56. Correlates of children and parents being physically active together
    Lee SM, Nihiser A, Strouse D, Das B, Michael S, Huhman M.
    J Phys Act Health. 2010 Nov;7(6):776-83.


57. Prevalence of self-reported aerobic physical activity among U.S. States and territories--Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007
    Loustalot F, Carlson SA, Fulton JE, Kruger J, Galuska DA, Lobelo F.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 ;6 Suppl 1:S9-17.


58. Muscle-strengthening activities and participation among adults in the United States
    Loustalot F, Carlson SA, Kruger J, Buchner DM, Fulton JE.
    Res Q Exerc Sport. 2013 Mar;84(1):30-8.


59. Obesity and other correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviors among US high school students
    Lowry R, Lee SM, Fulton JE, Demissie Z, Kann L.
    J Obes. 2013 ;2013:276318.


60. Healthy people 2010 objectives for physical activity, physical education, and television viewing among adolescents: national trends from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 1999-2007
    Lowry R, Lee SM, Fulton JE, Kann L.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 ;6 Suppl 1:S36-45.


61. Health-related quality of life and the physical activity levels of middle-aged women, California Health Interview Survey, 2005
    Luncheon C, Zack M.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 Mar;8(2):A36.


62. Do health benefits outweigh the costs of mass recreational programs? An economic analysis of four Ciclovia programs
    Montes F, Sarmiento OL, Zarama R, Pratt M, Wang G, Jacoby E, Schmid TL, Ramos M, Ruiz O, Vargas O, Michel G, Zieff SG, Valdivia JA, Cavill N, Kahlmeier S.
    J Urban Health. 2012 Feb;89(1):153-70.


63. Trends in no leisure-time physical activity--United States, 1988-2010
    Moore LV, Harris CD, Carlson SA, Kruger J, Fulton JE.
    Res Q Exerc Sport. 2012 Dec;83(4):587-91.


64. The association between physical exercise, body mass index, and risk of fibromyalgia: Longitudinal data from the Norwegian HUNT study
    Mork PJ, Vasseljen O, Nilsen TI.
    Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2010 Jan 29.


65. Muscular strength in male adolescents and premature death: cohort study of one million participants
    Ortega FB, Silventoinen K, Tynelius P, Rasmussen F.
    BMJ. 2012 ;345:e7279.


66. How does network structure affect partnerships for promoting physical activity? Evidence from Brazil and Colombia
    Parra DC, Dauti M, Harris JK, Reyes L, Malta DC, Brownson RC, Quintero MA, Pratt M.
    Soc Sci Med. 2011 Nov;73(9):1365-70.


67. Perceived environmental correlates of physical activity for leisure and transportation in Curitiba, Brazil
    Parra DC, Hoehner CM, Hallal PC, Ribeiro IC, Reis R, Brownson RC, Pratt M, Simoes EJ.
    Prev Med. 2011 Mar-Apr;52(3-4):234-8.


68. A national physical activity plan for the United States
    Pate RR.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 Nov;6 Suppl 2:S157-8.


69. Leisure time spent sitting in relation to total mortality in a prospective cohort of US adults
    Patel AV, Bernstein L, Deka A, Feigelson HS, Campbell PT, Gapsture SM, Colditz GA, Thun MJ.
    Am J Epidemiol. 2010 .


70. Putting physical activity into public health: a historical perspective from the CDC
    Pratt M, Epping JN, Dietz WH.
    Prev Med. 2009 Oct;49(4):301-2.


71. Staying on task: challenges of global physical activity surveillance
    Pratt M, Fulton JE.
    J Phys Act Health. 2009 ;6 Suppl 1:S3-4.[Request a copy via DocExpress]
    


72. The cost of physical inactivity: moving into the 21st century
    Pratt M, Norris J, Lobelo F, Roux L, Wang G.
    Br J Sports Med. 2012 Nov 7.


73. The implications of megatrends in information and communication technology and transportation for changes in global physical activity
    Pratt M, Sarmiento OL, Montes F, Ogilvie D, Marcus BH, Perez LG, Brownson RC.
    Lancet. 2012 Jul 21;380(9838):282-93.


74. Walking and cycling in the United States, 2001-2009: evidence from the National Household Travel Surveys
    Pucher J, Buehler R, Merom D, Bauman A.
    Am J Public Health. 2011 Dec;101 Suppl 1:S310-7.


75. The association between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance: a systematic review of the literature
    Rasberry CN, Lee SM, Robin L, Laris BA, Russell LA, Coyle KK, Nihiser AJ.
    Prev Med. 2011 Feb 1.


76. School-based physical education programs: evidence-based physical activity interventions for youth in Latin America
    Ribeiro IC, Parra DC, Hoehner CM, Soares J, Torres A, Pratt M, Legetic B, Malta DC, Matsudo V, Ramos LR, Simoes EJ, Brownson RC.
    Glob Health Promot. 2010 Jun;17(2):5-15.


77. *Built environment correlates of walking: a review
    Saelens BE, Handy SL.
    Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008 Jul;40(7 Suppl):S550-66.


78. Walking and body mass index in a Portuguese sample of adults: a multilevel analysis
    Santos R, Pratt M, Ribeiro JC, Santos MP, Carvalho J, Mota J.
    Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 Oct;63(10):1260-2.


79. Adherence to the 2008 adult physical activity guidelines and mortality risk
    Schoenborn CA, Stommel M.
    Am J Prev Med. 2011 May;40(5):514-21.


80. Recommendation for use of point-of-decision prompts to increase stair use in communities
    Task Force on Community Preventive Services.
    Am J Prev Med. 2010 Feb;38(2 Suppl):S290-1.


81. Walking trends among U.S. adults: the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 1987-2000
    Simpson ME, Serdula M, Galuska DA, Gillespie C, Donehoo R, Macera C, Mack K.
    Am J Prev Med. 2003 Aug;25(2):95-100.


82. Effect of exercise on cognitive performance in community-dwelling older adults: review of intervention trials and recommendations for public health practice and research
    Snowden M, Steinman L, Mochan K, Grodstein F, Prohaska TR, Thurman DJ, Brown DR, Laditka JN, Soares J, Zweiback DJ, Little D, Anderson LA.
    J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011 Mar 25.


83. Point-of-decision prompts to increase stair use: a systematic review update
    Soler RE, Leeks KD, Buchanan LR, Brownson RC, Heath GW, Hopkins DH, Task Force on Community Preventive Services.
    Am J Prev Med. 2010 Feb;38(2 Suppl):S292-300.


84. Racial and ethnic differences in physical activity guidelines attainment among people at high risk of or having knee osteoarthritis
    Song J, Hochberg MC, Chang RW, Hootman JM, Manheim LM, Lee J, Semanik PA, Sharma L, Dunlop DD.
    Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2013 Feb;65(2):195-202.


85. Meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among U.S. youth
    Song M, Carroll DD, Fulton JE.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 Mar;44(3):216-22.


86. Range of motion measurements: reference values and a database for comparison studies
    Soucie JM, Wang C, Forsyth A, Funk S, Denny M, Roach KE, Boone D.
    Haemophilia. 2010 Nov 11.


87. Targeting sedentary time or moderate- and vigourous-intensity activity: independent relations with adiposity in a population-based sample of 10-y-old British children
    Steele RM, van Sluijs EM, Cassidy A, Griffin SJ, Ekelund U.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Dec;90(5):1185-1192.


88. Evaluation of a home-based exercise program in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: the Maximizing Independence in Dementia (MIND) study
    Steinberg M, Leoutsakos JM, Podewils LJ, Lyketsos CG.
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2009 Jul;24(7):680-5.


89. Associations of openness and conscientiousness with walking speed decline: findings from the Health, Aging, and Body Composition study
    Tolea MI, Costa PT, Terracciano A, Ferrucci L, Faulkner K, Coday MM, Ayonayon HN, Simonsick EM.
    J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2012 Nov;67(6):705-711.


90. Personality and reduced incidence of walking limitation in late life: findings from the Health, Aging, and Body Composition study
    Tolea MI, Ferrucci L, Costa PT, Faulkner K, Rosano C, Satterfield S, Ayonayon HN, Simonsick EM.
    J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2012 Nov;67(6):712-719.


91. Physical activity and optimal self-rated health of adults with and without diabetes
    Tsai J, Ford ES, Li C, Zhao G, Balluz LS.
    BMC Public Health. 2010 Jun 23;10(1):365.


92. Frequently reported activities by intensity for U.S. adults. The American time use survey
    Tudor-Locke C, Johnson WD, Katzmarzyk PT.
    Am J Prev Med. 2010 Oct;39(4):e13-20.


93. Trends by age in youth physical activity: Youth Media Campaign Longitudinal Survey
    Wall MI, Carlson SA, Stein AD, Lee SM, Fulton JE.
    Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Apr 14.


94. A randomized trial of tai chi for fibromyalgia
    Wang C, Schmid CH, Rones R, Kalish R, Yinh J, Goldenberg DL, Lee Y, McAlindon T.
    NEJM. 2010 August 19;363(8):743-754.


95. Cardiorespiratory fitness levels among US adults 20-49 years of age: findings from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
    Wang CY, Haskell WL, Farrell SW, Lamonte MJ, Blair SN, Curtin LR, Hughes JP, Burt VL.
    Am J Epidemiol. 2010 Feb 15;171(4):426-35.


96. Two-dimensional biomechanical model for estimating strength of youth and adolescents for manual material handling tasks
    Waters TR, Garg A.
    Appl Ergon. 2010 Jan;41(1):1-7.


97. Preparing for bike-sharing: insight from focus groups and surveys, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2010
    Webster KM, Cunningham CJ.
    Health Promot Pract. 2013 Jan;14(1):62-8.


98. Physical activity level and ischemic heart disease prevalence among individuals aged 45 years and older with normal weight, BRFSS, 2007
    Wen XJ, Balluz LS.
    J Phys Act Health. 2011 May;8(4):475-80.


99. Evidence regarding the benefits of physical exercise
    Williamson J, Pahor M.
    Arch Intern Med. 2010 Jan 25;170(2):124-5.


100. Built environment and mobility of older adults: important policy and practice efforts
     Yen IH, Anderson LA.
     J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012 May;60(5):951-6.


101. Physical activity in U.S. older adults with diabetes mellitus: prevalence and correlates of meeting physical activity recommendations
     Zhao G, Ford ES, Li C, Balluz LS.
     J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011 Jan;59(1):132-7.


102. Physical activity in U.S. older adults with diabetes mellitus: prevalence and correlates of meeting physical activity recommendations
     Zhao G, Ford ES, Li C, Balluz LS.
     J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011 Jan;59(1):132-7.