1. Effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention on the screen time of Brazilian adolescents: non-randomized controlled study

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of a multicomponent, school-based intervention in reducing screentime in adolescents according to sex. Methods: This is a non-randomized controlled intervention study focusing on cardiorespiratory fitness, body image, nutrition and physical activity. Screentime (television, computer/vide

Motriz: rev. educ. fis.. Publicado em: 03/12/2018

2. Project PANK: Rationale, study protocol and baseline results of a multidisciplinary school based intervention in children with cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors

Abstract Aims: Cardiovascular disease risk factors occur more frequently in children with obesity. Project PANK is a multidisciplinary school-based intervention lasting 6 months to improve BMI z-score, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), blood pressure (BP), nutrition, physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB), cardiorespiratory fi

Motriz: rev. educ. fis.. Publicado em: 15/05/2017

3. A multidisciplinary weight-loss program: the importance of psychological group therapy

Abstract In addition to dietary factors and sedentary habits, there is a relationship between obesity and psychological variables, even without a clear distinction between cause, effect, and correlation. Despite this relationship, weight-loss programs are limited to a combination of nutrition and physical education, leaving psychological intervention out of

Motriz: rev. educ. fis.. Publicado em: 2017-03

4. Efeitos da suplementação de zinco e do treinamento físico sobre o controle de peso e o metabolismo glicêmico em ratas ovariectomizadas

It is common to observe menopausal metabolic disorders that lead to weight gain and changes in glycemic control. Physical activity and zinc supplementation have been suggested as interventions to prevent weight gain and glucose metabolism disorders. Thus, this study aims to assess the effects of physical training and zinc supplementation on carbohydrate meta

IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 2012

5. Nutritional intervention and physical exercise: influence on risk factors for chronic diseases later in women / Intervenção nutricional e exercício físico:influência sobre fatores de risco para doenças crônicas não transmissíveis em mulheres.

Introdução: A dislipidemia tem sido indicada como um dos mais importantes fatores de risco para a doença cardiovascular (DCV), uma das DCNT de maior prevalência em todo o mundo. A alimentação inadequada associada ao sedentarismo tem sido responsabilizada pela alta ocorrência das dislipidemia. Objetivo: avaliar a influência de um programa de interven�

Publicado em: 2009

6. Coeur en santé St-Henri--a heart health promotion programme in a low income, low education neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada: theoretical model and early field experience.

STUDY OBJECTIVE--Coeur en santé St-Henri is a five year, community based, multifactorial, heart health promotion programme in a low income, low education neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada. The objectives of this programme are to improve heart-healthy behaviours among adults of St-Henri. This paper describes the theoretical model underlying programme develop