Cover

Contents

Dedication

Series Editor's Introduction

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I - Introduction

Section Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Definitions, and Plan of the Book

Plan for This Book

The Behavioral Epidemiology Framework

Terminology

Summary

Further Reading

Part II - Physical Activity and Health

Section Introduction

Chapter 2 - Physical Activity, Longevity, and Physical Health

Physical Activity and Longevity

Physical Inactivity's Contribution to the Burden of Disease and Premature Death

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Diseases

Physical Activity and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases

Physical Activity and Prevention of Obesity

Physical Activity and Weight Loss

Physical Activity and Diabetes

Physical Activity and Cancers

Physical Activity and Osteoporosis

Physical Activity and Functioning in the Elderly

Physical Activity and Low-Back Function

Physical Activity, Psychoneuroimmunology, and HIV

Health Risks of Physical Activity

Physical Activity and the Health of Children and Adolescents

Summary

Further Reading

Chapter 3 - Physical Activity, Psychological Health, and Quality of Life

Physical Activity and Psychological Health of Adults

Detrimental Psychological Effects of Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Psychological Health of Children and Adolescents

Summary

Further Reading

Part III - Defining and Measuring Physical Activity

Section Introduction

Chapter 4 - Recommended Amounts of Physical Activity

Early Recommendations to Promote Fitness

Developing Recommendations to Promote Health

Recommendations for Moderate-Intensity Physical Activity and Health

Physical Activity Guidelines for Young People

Summary

Further Reading

Chapter 5 - Measuring Physical Activity

Measurement of Adults' Physical Activity by Self-Report

Reliability and Validity of Measures of Adults' Self-Reported Physical Activity

Child Self-Reports

Activity and Heart Rate Monitors

Observational Measures Used With Children

Doubly Labeled Water

Summary

Further Reading

Chapter 6 - The Descriptive Epidemiology of Physical Activity

Comparisons of Adult Activity Levels in Industrialized Nations

Trends in Adult Physical Activity Participation

Demographic Variations in Adult Activity Levels

The Descriptive Epidemiology of Physical Activity Participation by Youth

Summary

Further Reading

Part IV - Understanding and Influencing Physical Activity

Section Introduction

Chapter 7 - Determinants of Physical Activity

Determinants of Physical Activity in Adults

Determinants for Population Subgroups

Determinants of Moderate-Intensity Physical Activity

Determinants of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

Relevance of Determinants Research for Designing Interventions

Summary

Further Reading

Chapter 8 - Physical Activity Interventions With Individuals

Meta-Analysis of Physical Activity Intervention Studies

Health Risk Appraisal, Fitness Testing, and Knowledge-Based Programs

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions

Programs to Promote Home-Based Physical Activity

Programs to Promote Lifestyle Physical Activity

Programs in Health Care Settings

Programs for Specific Populations

Physical Activity Interventions for Youth and Families

Summary

Further Reading

Chapter 9 - Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Communities and Populations

School-Based Physical Activity Programs

Worksite-Based Physical Activity Programs

Community and Mass Media Interventions

Interventions With Specific Ethnic Groups

Environmental and Policy Interventions to Influence Physical Activity

Using Research to Inform Nationwide Programs to Promote Physical Activity

Lessons from Other Fields of Study

Summary

Further Reading

Part V - Conclusions and Future Directions

Section Introduction

Chapter 10 - The Future of Physical Activity and Behavioral Medicine: Research and Applications

Key Research Issues

Translating Research into Practice

Understanding and Influencing the Societal Barriers to Physical Activity

Final Word: Encouragement to Students

Further Reading

References

Index

About the Authors