Urbanization, resource exploitation, and lifestyle changes have diminished possibilities for
human contact with nature in many societies. Concern about the loss has helped motivate …

In industrialized nations like the United States and Sweden, the vast majority of adults do not
meet the physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. 1 Inactive lifestyles put most …

There exists a large body of literature examining the association between built environment
factors and dietary intake, physical activity, and weight status; however, synthesis of this …

Background—Poor lifestyle behaviors, including suboptimal diet, physical inactivity, and
tobacco use, are leading causes of preventable diseases globally. Although even modest …

To evaluate the growing literature on the built environment and physical activity/obesity, we
conducted a review of review papers. Through a systematic search, we identified 36 reviews …

Exercise Psychology, Second Edition, addresses the psychological and biological
consequences of exercise and physical activity and their subsequent effects on mood and …

BACKGROUND: Increasing adults' physical activity through environmental initiatives that
promote walking as a public health priority. To this end, evidence relevant to the urban …

Objective. Studies demonstrate that people's food and physical activity (PA) environments
influence behavior, yet research examining this in rural communities is limited. Methods …

The objective of this systematic review was to provide insight into the specific characteristics
of public open spaces (POS) associated with adolescents' POS visitation and physical …

Fewer than 1 in 4 adults achieves the recommended amount of physical activity, with lower
activity levels reported among some groups. Addressing low levels of physical activity …