Physical activity et behavioral medicine

Description

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