Our understanding of the relationship between physical activity and health is constantly
evolving. Therefore, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences convened a …

The role of the endothelium in protecting from chronic liver disease and TGFβ-mediated
fibrosis remains unclear. Here we describe how the endothelial transcription factor ETS …

Summary 1 Nutritional requirements of schoolchildren 2 Findings of the National Diet and
Nutrition Surveys 3 Physical activity in schoolchildren 4 Nutrition, physical activity and health …

Using the 2007 Health Survey for England, we examine whether knowledge of guidelines is
linked to physical activity levels for 1,954 children aged 11–15, and the correlates of …

What is already known about this subject The increase in the prevalence of obesity among
children and adolescents in E ngland has stabilized following a peak in 2004 and 2005. This …

The main constituents of a healthy diet are generally accepted but which dietary patterns are
both healthy and sustainable? This is proving a complex question to answer given the many …

Modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease were assessed among individuals with
schizophrenia receiving continuous (ie 24-h) medical care. Participants tended to have …

Various measures have been used to estimate height when assessing nutritional status.
Current equations to obtain demi-span equivalent height (DEH Bassey) are based on a …

Background: Adolescent smoking is a significant public health concern in the UK and across
Europe. This study examines smoking behaviours, methods of accessing cigarettes and use …

While studies have focused on tangible indicators of the practice of healthy lifestyles, there
remains a dearth of research exploring the inter-relationships between the practice of …