Browsing College of Human Environmental Sciences (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Ball, Stephen D. (Stephen Daniel)"
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Active and Healthy Schools pilot program in two private Missouri K-8 elementary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Introduction. Overweight and obesity increase individuals risk for chronic diseases. In 2009, 14% of Missouri ninth to twelfth graders were overweight. This study examined the efficacy of Active and Healthy Schools (AHS) ... -
Body composition comparison : bioelectric impedance analysis with DXA in adult athletes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of the DF50 BIA device using DXA as the criterion in two groups: endurance athletes and power athletes. The secondary purpose was to develop accurate %BF ... -
Comparison of a commercial weight loss program to traditional exercise
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] To compare the effectiveness of a popular commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers (WW) to a traditional exercise program (TE) for weight loss ... -
Comparison of anthropometry to DXA in men: a validation study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)INTRODUCTION. Accurate and valid body composition methods are needed in order to assess percent body fat (%BF) but the accuracy of anthropometric equations is limited by the criterion method from which they are created. ... -
Effectiveness of Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in community settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Introduction. The Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension Specialists to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) ... -
Food security, nutrition and health of food pantry participants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This research examines the relationship between food security and nutrition and health of food pantry participants. In this cross-sectional study, food security and self-reported health information were collected in ... -
In the zone : an investigation into physical activity during recess on traditional versus zoned playgrounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Introduction: The prevalence of childhood obesity in the US has reached epidemic status, with some states with rates as high as 20%. One way to reduce and prevent childhood obesity and its associated chronic illnesses, is ... -
Influence of supervised activity zones during recess on sedentary activity, social skill development, and problem behavior in elementary-aged children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Due to the childhood obesity epidemic, many school-based interventions have been developed to target physical inactivity before it develops ... -
Three-dimensional body scanning : a novel technique for body composition assessment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)INTRODUCTION: Accurate body composition assessment is crucial for determining health consequences due to excess body fat (BF). While several techniques exist there are few that are accurate, non-invasive, fast, and comfortable ...