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Weight-focused physical activity is associated with poorer eating motivation quality and lower intuitive eating in women
Carraça, E. V., Leong, S. L., & Horwath, C. C. (2019). Weight-focused physical activity is associated with poorer eating motivation quality and lower intuitive eating in women. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(5), 750–759. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2018.09.011.
Body composition and cognitive functioning in a sample of active elders
Crespillo-Jurado, M., Delgado-Giralt, J., Reigal, R. E., Rosado, A., Wallace-Ruiz, A., Juárez-Ruiz de Mier, R., Morales-Sánchez, V., Morillo-Baro, J. P., & Hernández-Mendo, A. (2019). Body composition and cognitive functioning in a sample of active elders. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1569. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01569.
Quality matters: A meta-analysis on components of healthy family meals
Dallacker, M., Hertwig, R., & Mata, J. (2019). Quality matters: A meta-analysis on components of healthy family meals. Health Psychology, 38(12), 1137–1149. doi: 10.1037/hea0000801.
Prevalence and predictors of weight loss maintenance: A retrospective population‐based survey of European adults with overweight and obesity
Evans, E. H., Sainsbury, K., Marques, M. M., Santos, I., Pedersen, S., Lähteenmäki, L., Teixeira, P. J., Stubbs, R. J., Heitmann, B. L., & Sniehotta, F. F. (2019). Prevalence and predictors of weight loss maintenance: A retrospective population‐based survey of European adults with overweight and obesity. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 32(6), 745–753. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12666.
Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year follow-up weight loss maintenance? Evidence from the Portuguese Weight Control Registry
Jorge, R., Santos, I., Teixeira, V. H., & Teixeira, P. J. (2019). Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year follow-up weight loss maintenance? Evidence from the Portuguese Weight Control Registry. Nutrition Journal, 18, 3. doi: 10.1186/s12937-019-0430-x.
Behavioural and psychological pretreatment predictors of short- and long-term weight loss among women with overweight and obesity
Jorge, R., Santos, I., Tomás, R., Silva, M. N., Carraça, E. V., Teixeira, V. H., & Teixeira, P. J. (in press). Behavioural and psychological pretreatment predictors of short- and long-term weight loss among women with overweight and obesity. Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, doi: 10.1007/s40519-019-00775-9.
Trends and age-related changes of physical activity among Portuguese adolescent girls from 2002-2014: Highlights from the health behavior in school-aged children study
Martins, J., Marques, A., Loureiro, N., Carreiro da Costa, F., Diniz, J., & De Matos, M. G. (2019). Trends and age-related changes of physical activity among Portuguese adolescent girls from 2002-2014: Highlights from the health behavior in school-aged children study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 16(4), 281–287. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0092.
Sedentary time, physical activity, fitness, and physical function in older adults: What best predicts sleep quality?
Ramos, V., Carraça, E. V., Paiva, T., & Baptista, F. (2019). Sedentary time, physical activity, fitness, and physical function in older adults: What best predicts sleep quality?. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 27(4), 538-544. doi: 10.1123/japa.2018-0035.
Loneliness in adolescence: Confirmatory factor analysis of the relational provisions loneliness questionnaire (RPLQ) in a Portuguese sample
Ribeiro, O., Santos, A. J., Freitas, M., Rosado, A., & Rubin, K. H. (2019). Loneliness in adolescence: Confirmatory factor analysis of the relational provisions loneliness questionnaire (RPLQ) in a Portuguese sample. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 43(5), 457–465. doi: 10.1177/0165025419850893.
Attribution of weight regain to emotional reasons amongst European adults with overweight and obesity who regained weight following a weight loss attempt
Sainsbury, K., Evans, E. H., Pedersen, S., Marques, M. M., Teixeira, P. J., Lähteenmäki, L., Stubbs, R. J., Heitmann, B. L., & Sniehotta, F. F. (2019). Attribution of weight regain to emotional reasons amongst European adults with overweight and obesity who regained weight following a weight loss attempt. Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 24(2), 351–361. doi: 10.1007/s40519-018-0487-0.
Accuracy of food preference predictions in couples
Scheibehenne, B., Mata, J., & Richter, D. (2019). Accuracy of food preference predictions in couples. Appetite, 133, 344-352. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.11.021.
The NoHoW protocol: a multicentre 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial investigating an evidence-based digital toolkit for weight loss maintenance in European adults
Scott, S. E., Duarte, C., Encantado, J., Evans, E. H., Harjumaa, M., Heitmann, B. L., Horgan, G. W., Larsen, S. C., Marques, M. M., Mattila, E., Matos, M., Mikkelsen, M-L., Palmeira, A. L., Pearson, B., Ramsey, L., Sainsbury, K., Santos, I., Sniehotta, F., Stalker, C., Teixeira, P. J., & Stubbs, R. J. (2019). The NoHoW protocol: a multicentre 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial investigating an evidence-based digital toolkit for weight loss maintenance in European adults. BMJ Open, 9, e029425. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029425.
Autonomous goal striving promotes a nonlimited belief about willpower
Sieber, V., Flückiger, L., Bernecker, K., Mata, J., & Job, V. (2019). Autonomous goal striving promotes a nonlimited belief about willpower. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 45(8), 1295-1307. doi: 10.1177/0146167218820921.
Prevalence and preferences of self-reported physical activity and nonsedentary behaviors in Portuguese adults
Teixeira, P. J., Marques, A., Lopes, C., Sardinha, L. B., & Mota, J. A. (2019). Prevalence and preferences of self-reported physical activity and nonsedentary behaviors in Portuguese adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 16(4), 251–258. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0340.
Perceptions of parenting practices and psychological variables of elite and sub-elite youth athletes
Teques, P., Calmeiro, L., Rosado, A., Silva, C., & Serpa, S. (2019). Perceptions of parenting practices and psychological variables of elite and sub-elite youth athletes. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1495. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01495.
Eating frequency and weight status in Portuguese children aged 3-9 years: Results from the cross-sectional National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2015-2016
Vilela, S., Correia, D., Severol, M., Oliveira, A., Torres, D., Lopes, C., Severo, M., Rodrigues, S., Ramos, E., Guiomar, S., Oliveira, L., Alarcão, V., Nicola, P., Mota, J., Teixeira, P., Soares, S., & Andersen, L. F. (2019). Eating frequency and weight status in Portuguese children aged 3-9 years: Results from the cross-sectional National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2015-2016. Public Health Nutrition, 22(15), 2793–2802. doi: 10.1017/S1368980019000661.
The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity: The European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) randomised controlled trial
Wyke, S., Bunn, C., Andersen, E., Silva, M. N., van Nassau, F., McSkimming, P., Kolovos, S., Gill, J. M. R., Gray, C. M., Hunt, K., Anderson, A. S., Bosmans, J., Jelsma, J. G. M., Kean, S., Lemyre, N., Loudon, D. W., Macaulay, L., Maxwell, D. J., McConnachie, A., Mutrie, N., Nijhuis-Van der Sanden, M., Pereira, H. V., Philpott, M., Roberts, G. C., Rooksby, J., Røynesdal, Ø. B., Sattar, N., Sørensen, M., Teixeira, P. J., Treweek, S., van Achterberg, T., van de Glind, I., van Mechelen, W., & van der Ploeg, H. P. (2019). The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity: The European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) randomised controlled trial. PLoS Medicine, 16(2), e1002736. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002736.
Effectiveness of a combined intervention on psychological and physical capacities of frail older adults: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Apóstolo, J., Dixe, M., Bobrowicz-Campos, E., Areosa, T., Santos-Rocha, R., Braúna, M., Ribeiro, J., Marques, I., Freitas, J., Almeida, M., & Couto, F. (2019). Effectiveness of a combined intervention on psychological and physical capacities of frail older adults: A cluster randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(17), 3125. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173125.
Interdisciplinary stratified care for low back pain: A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation
Caeiro, C., Canhão, H., Paiva, S., Gomes, L. A., Fernandes, R., Rodrigues, A. M., Sousa, R., Pimentel-Santos, F., Branco, J., Fryxell, A. C., Vicente, L, & Cruz, E. B. (2019). Interdisciplinary stratified care for low back pain: A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation. PLoS One, 14(11), e0225336. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225336.
Monitoring work ability index during a two-year period among portuguese municipality workers
Cotrim, T. P., Ribeiro, C., Teles, J., Reis, V., Guerreiro, M. J., Janicas, A. S., Candeias, S., & Costa, M. (2019). Monitoring work ability index during a two-year period among portuguese municipality workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(19), 3674. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16193674.
Kinematic and kinetic gait analysis to evaluate functional recovery in thoracic spinal cord injured rats
Diogo, C. C., da Costa, L. M., Pereira, J. E., Filipe, V., Couto, P. A., Geuna, S., Armada-da-Silva, P. A., Maurício, A. C., & Varejão, A. S. P. (2019). Kinematic and kinetic gait analysis to evaluate functional recovery in thoracic spinal cord injured rats. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 98, 18–28. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.12.027.
Is a combined programme of manual therapy and exercise more effective than usual care in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain? A randomized controlled trial
Domingues, L., Pimentel-Santos, F. M., Cruz, E. B., Sousa, A. C., Santos, A., Cordovil, A., Correia, A., Torres, L. S., Silva, A., Branco, P. S., & Branco, J. C. (2019). Is a combined programme of manual therapy and exercise more effective than usual care in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain? A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 33(12), 1908–1918. doi: 10.1177/0269215519876675.
Blood flow restriction alters motor unit behavior during resistance exercise
Fatela, P., Mendonça, G. V., Veloso, A. P., Avela, J., & Mil-Homens, P. (2019). Blood flow restriction alters motor unit behavior during resistance exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), 555–562. doi: 10.1055/a-0888-8816.
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Global Perceived Effect Scale in patients with chronic low back pain
Freitas, P., Pires, D., Nunes, C., & Cruz, E. B. (in press). Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Global Perceived Effect Scale in patients with chronic low back pain. Disability and Rehabilitation, doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1648568.
Does epimuscular myofascial force transmission occur between the human quadriceps muscles in vivo during passive stretching?
Freitas, S. R., Antunes, A., Salmon, P., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Cruz-Montecinos, C., Cerda, M., & Vaz, J. R (2019). Does epimuscular myofascial force transmission occur between the human quadriceps muscles in vivo during passive stretching?. Journal of Biomechanics, 83, 91–96. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.11.026.
Fat-free mass in adolescent athletes: Accuracy of bioimpedance equations and identification of new predictive equations
Koury, J. C., Ribeiro, M. A., Massarani, F. A., Vieira, F., & Marini, E. (2019). Fat-free mass in adolescent athletes: Accuracy of bioimpedance equations and identification of new predictive equations. Nutrition, 60, 59–65. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2018.09.029.
Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave Elastography
Neto, T., Freitas, S. R., Andrade, R. J., Vaz, J. R., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Bruno, P. M., Nordez, A., & Oliveira, R. (2019). Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave Elastography. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 38(1), 157–164. doi: 10.1002/jum.14679.
Corrigendum: Biceps femoris long-head architecture assessed using different sonographic techniques
Pimenta, R., Blazevich, A., & Freitas, S. (2019). Corrigendum: Biceps femoris long-head architecture assessed using different sonographic techniques. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 51(5), 1089. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001949.
Tissue oxygenation in response to different relative levels of blood-flow restricted exercise
Reis, J. F., Fatela, P., Mendonça, G. V., Vaz, J. R., Valamatos, M. J., Infante, J., Mil-Homens, P., & Alves, F. B. (2019). Tissue oxygenation in response to different relative levels of blood-flow restricted exercise. Frontiers in Physiology, 10, 407. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00407.
An mHealth intervention programme to promote healthy behaviours and prevent adolescent obesity (TeenPower): A study protocol
Sousa, P., Duarte, E., Ferreira, R., Esperança, A., Frontini, R., Santos-Rocha, R., Luís, L., Dias, S. S., & Marques, N. (2019). An mHealth intervention programme to promote healthy behaviours and prevent adolescent obesity (TeenPower): A study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(3), 683–691.
Effects of chronic cold-water immersion in elite rugby players
Tavares, F., Beaven, M., Teles, J., Baker, D., Healey, P., Smith, T. B., & Driller, M. (2019). Effects of chronic cold-water immersion in elite rugby players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(2), 156–162. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2018-0313.
Association between whey protein, regional fat mass, and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study
Batista, A., Monteiro, C. P., Borrego, R., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F. J., Valamatos, M. J., Oliveira, A. C., Reis, J. F., Mendes, L., & Sardinha, L. B. (2019). Association between whey protein, regional fat mass, and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 44(1), 7–12. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0143.
Classic bioelectrical impedance vector reference values for assessing body composition in male and female athletes
Campa, F., Matias, C., Gatterer, H., Toselli, S., Koury, J. C., Andreoli, A., Melchiorri, G., Sardinha, L. B. & Silva, A. M. (2019). Classic bioelectrical impedance vector reference values for assessing body composition in male and female athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(24), 5066. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16245066.
Identifying athlete body-fluid changes during a competitive season with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis
Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Marini, E., Heymsfield, S. B., Toselli, S., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (in press). Identifying athlete body-fluid changes during a competitive season with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1–21. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0285.
Anthropometry, physical and movement features, and repeated-sprint ability in soccer players
Campa, F., Semprini, G., Júdice, P., Messina, G., & Toselli, S. (2019). Anthropometry, physical and movement features, and repeated-sprint ability in soccer players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(02), 100–109. doi: 10.1055/a-0781-2473.
The role of somatic maturation on bioimpedance patterns and body composition in male elite youth soccer players
Campa, F., Silva, A., Iannuzzi, V., Mascherini, G., Benedetti, L., & Toselli, S. (2019). The role of somatic maturation on bioimpedance patterns and body composition in male elite youth soccer players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(23), 4711. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16234711.
Relationship of left ventricular global longitudinal strain with cardiac autonomic denervation as assessed by 123I-mIBG scintigraphy in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction submitted to cardiac resynchronization therapy: Assessm
Cruz, M. C., Abreu, A., Portugal, G., Santa-Clara, H., Cunha, P. S., Oliveira, M. M., Santos, V., Oliveira, L., Rio, P., Rodrigues, I., Morais, L. A., Ferreira, R. C., & Carmo, M. M. (2019). Relationship of left ventricular global longitudinal strain with cardiac autonomic denervation as assessed by 123I-mIBG scintigraphy in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction submitted to cardiac resynchronization therapy: Assessment of cardiac autonomic denervation by GLS in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction submitted to CRT. Nuclear Cardiology, 26(3), 869-879. doi: 10.1007/s12350-017-1148-9.
Expert’s choice: 2018’s most exciting research in the field of pediatric exercise science
Eliakim, A., Falk, B., Armstrong, N., Baptista, F., Behm, D. G., Dror, N., Faigenbaum, A. D., Janz, K. F., Jürimäe, J., McGowan, A. L., Nemet, D., Pianosi, P. T., Pontifex, M. B., Radom-Aizik, S., Rowland, T., & Rowlands, A. V. (2019). Expert’s choice: 2018’s most exciting research in the field of pediatric exercise science. Pediatric Exercise Science, 31(1), 1–27. doi: 10.1123/pes.2019-0010.
Development of a complex intervention to improve adherence to antidiabetic medication in older people using an anthropomorphic virtual assistant software
Félix, I. B., Guerreiro, M. P., Cavaco, A., Cláudio, A. P., Mendes, A., Balsa, J., Carmo, M. B., Pimenta, N., & Henriques, A. (2019). Development of a complex intervention to improve adherence to antidiabetic medication in older people using an anthropomorphic virtual assistant software. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 10, 680. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00680.
Assessing physical activity and functional fitness level using convolutional neural networks
Galán-Mercant, A., Ortiz, A., Herrera-Viedma, E., Tomás, M. T., Fernandes, B., & Moral-Munoz, J. A. (in press). Assessing physical activity and functional fitness level using convolutional neural networks. Knowledged-Based Systems, 185, 104939. doi: 10.1016/j.Knosys.2019.104939.
BIA-assessed cellular hydration and muscle performance in youth, adults, and older adults
Hetherington-Rauth, M., Baptista, F., & Sardinha, L. B. (2019). BIA-assessed cellular hydration and muscle performance in youth, adults, and older adults. Clinical Nutrition, S0261-5614(19), 33167-X. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.11.040.
Relationship of cardiometabolic risk biomarkers with DXA and pQCT bone health outcomes in young girls
Hetherington-Rauth, M., Bea, J. W., Blew, R. M., Funk, J. L., Lee, V. R., Roe, D. J., Sardinha, L. B., Going, S. B. (2019). Relationship of cardiometabolic risk biomarkers with DXA and pQCT bone health outcomes in young girls. Bone, 120, 452–458. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2018.12.013.
Accuracy of actigraph inclinometer to classify free-living postures and motion in adults with overweight and obesity
Júdice, P. B., Teixeira, L., Silva, A. M., & Sardinha, L. B. (2019). Accuracy of actigraph inclinometer to classify free-living postures and motion in adults with overweight and obesity. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(15), 1708–1716. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1586281.
A closer look at the relationship among accelerometer-based physical activity metrics: ICAD pooled data
Kwon, S., Andersen, L. B., Grøntved, A., Kolle, E., Cardon, G., Davey, R., Kriemler, S., Northstone, K., Page, A. S., Puder, J. J., Reilly, J. J., Sardinha, L. B., van Sluijs, E. M. F., & Janz, K. F. (2019a). A closer look at the relationship among accelerometer-based physical activity metrics: ICAD pooled data. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 16, 40. doi: 10.1186/s12966-019-0801-x.
Correction to: A closer look at the relationship among accelerometer-based physical activity metrics: ICAD pooled data
Kwon, S., Andersen, L. B., Grøntved, A., Kolle, E., Cardon, G., Davey, R., Kriemler, S., Northstone, K., Page, A. S., Puder, J. J., Reilly, J. J., Sardinha, L. B., van Sluijs, E. M. F., & Janz, K. F. (2019b). Correction to: A closer look at the relationship among accelerometer-based physical activity metrics: ICAD pooled data. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 16, 62. doi: 10.1186/s12966-019-0828-z.
Physical training over 6 months is associated with improved changes in phase angle, body composition, and blood glucose in healthy young males
Langer, R. D., Silva, A. M., Borges, J. H., Cirolini, V. X., Páscoa, M. A., Guerra-Júnior, G., & Gonçalves, E. M. (2019). Physical training over 6 months is associated with improved changes in phase angle, body composition, and blood glucose in healthy young males. American Journal of Human Biology, 31(5), e23275. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.23275.
Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training combined with resistance training versus continuous moderate-intensity training combined with resistance training in patients with type 2 diabetes: A one-year randomized controlled trial
Magalhães, J. P., Júdice, P. B., Ribeiro, R., Andrade, R., Raposo, J., Dores, H., Bicho, M., & Sardinha, L. B. (2019). Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training combined with resistance training versus continuous moderate-intensity training combined with resistance training in patients with type 2 diabetes: A one-year randomized controlled trial. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 21(3), 550–559. doi: 10.1111/dom.13551.
Effects of combined training with different intensities on vascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes: A 1-year randomized controlled trial
Magalhães, J. P., Melo, X., Correia, I. R., Ribeiro, R. T., Raposo, J., Dores, H., Bicho, M., & Sardinha, L. B. (2019). Effects of combined training with different intensities on vascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes: A 1-year randomized controlled trial. Cardiovascular Diabetology, 18, 34. doi: 10.1186/s12933-019-0840-2.
Healthy lifestyle in children and adolescents and its association with subjective health complaints: Findings from 37 countries and regions from the HBSC study
Marques, A., Demetriou, Y., Tesler, R., Gouveia, É. R., Peralta, M., & Matos, M. G. de. (2019). Healthy lifestyle in children and adolescents and its association with subjective health complaints: Findings from 37 countries and regions from the HBSC study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(18), 3292. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16183292.
Leisure-time Physical activity is negatively associated with depression symptoms independently of the socioeconomic status
Marques, A., Peralta, M., Gouveia, E. R., Martins, J., Sarmento, H., & Gomez-Baya, D. (2019). Leisure-time Physical activity is negatively associated with depression symptoms independently of the socioeconomic status. European Journal of Sport Science, 12, 1-9. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1701716.