It is estimated that behaviors such as poor diet, alcohol consumption, tobacco use,
sedentary behavior, and excessive ultraviolet exposure account for nearly one-half of all …

Study objectives Clinical and population health recommendations are derived from studies
that include self-report. Differences in question wording and response scales may …

The purpose of this study was to preliminarily develop novel self-administered measures to
assess nutrition security and choice in dietary characteristics. Measures were piloted in a …

Background In recent reviews of available measures, no existing measures assessed all
four pillars of food security and most only assessed one or two pillars–predominantly the …

Introduction This study describes the calibration and validity of the Youth Activity Profile
(YAP) for use in the National Cancer Institute's Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating …

This study aimed to investigate the associations between social jetlag (SJL), dietary
behavior, physical activity, and weight status in Chinese youth. Data were derived from a …

Background Social jetlag (SJL) occurs in adolescents due to misalignment of the biological
and social clocks, so that most teens wake up earlier than their biological clocks on …

Introduction In 2014, the National Cancer Institute conducted the Family Life, Activity, Sun,
Health, and Eating Study (FLASHE). This parent and adolescent survey examines …

Introduction Autonomous motivation (motivation to engage in a behavior because of
personal choice, interest, or value) is often associated with health behaviors. The present …

Physical activity in children and youth is associated with physiological, physical, and mental
health benefits with research suggesting that the more physical activity one accumulates, the …