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Behavioral Regulation

Success in maintaining weight loss in Portugal: The Portuguese Weight Control Registry

Vieira, P. N., Teixeira, P., Sardinha, L. B., Santos, T., Coutinho, S., Mata, J., Silva, M. N. (2014). Success in maintaining weight loss in Portugal: The Portuguese Weight Control Registry. Ciencia & Saude Coletiva, 19(1), 83-92. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232014191.2117.

The Association between Physical Activity and Eating Self-Regulation in Overweight and Obese Women

Carraça, E. V., Silva, M. N., Coutinho, S. R., Vieira, P. N., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2013). The Association between Physical Activity and Eating Self-Regulation in Overweight and Obese Women. Obesity Facts, 6(6), 493-506. doi: 10.1159/000356449.

Correlates of health-related quality of life, psychological well-being, and eating self-regulation after successful weight loss maintenance

Vieira, P. N., Silva, M. N., Mata, J., Coutinho, S. R., Santos, T. C., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2013). Correlates of health-related quality of life, psychological well-being, and eating self-regulation after successful weight loss maintenance. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 36(6), 601-610. doi: 10.1007/s10865-012-9454-9.

Assessing body composition in taller or broader individuals using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: a systematic review

Silva, A. M., Heymsfield, S. B., Sardinha, L. B. (2013). Assessing body composition in taller or broader individuals using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: a systematic review. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67(10), 1012-1021. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2013.148.

Determination of thigh volume in youth with anthropometry and DXA: Agreement between estimates

Coelho-E-Silva, M. J., Malina, R. M., Simões, F., Valente-Dos-Santos, J., Martins, R. A., Vaz Ronque, E. R., Petroski, E. L., Minderico, C., Silva, A. M., Baptista, F., Sardinha, L. B. (2013). Determination of thigh volume in youth with anthropometry and DXA: Agreement between estimates. European Journal of Sport Science, 13(5), 527-533.

Caffeine Intake, Short Bouts of Physical Activity, and Energy Expenditure: A Double-Blind Randomized Crossover Trial

Júdice, P. B., Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Magalhães, J. P., Hamilton, M. T., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2013). Caffeine Intake, Short Bouts of Physical Activity, and Energy Expenditure: A Double-Blind Randomized Crossover Trial. Plos One, 8(7), e68936. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0068936.

Total Energy Expenditure Assessment in Elite Junior Basketball Players: A Validation Study Using Doubly Labeled Water

Silva, A. M., Santos, D. A., Matias, C. N., Minderico, C. S., Schoeller, D. A., Sardinha, L. B. (2013). Total Energy Expenditure Assessment in Elite Junior Basketball Players: A Validation Study Using Doubly Labeled Water. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(7), 1920-1927. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31827361eb.

Sedentary Time in Children: Influence of Accelerometer Processing on Health Relations

Atkin, A. J., Ekelund, U., Moller, N. C., Froberg, K., Sardinha, L. B., Andersen, L. B., Brage, S. (2013). Sedentary Time in Children: Influence of Accelerometer Processing on Health Relations. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(6), 1097–1104. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0B013E318282190E.

Total body water and its compartments are not affected by ingesting a moderate dose of caffeine in healthy young adult males

Silva, A. M., Júdice, P. B., Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Magalhães, J. P., St-Onge, M. P., Gonçalves, E. M., Armada-da-Silva, P., Sardinha, L. B. (2013). Total body water and its compartments are not affected by ingesting a moderate dose of caffeine in healthy young adult males. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism-Physiologie Appliquee Nutrition Et Metabolisme, 38(6), 626-632. doi: 10.1139/APNM-2012-0253.

Resting heart rate: its correlations and potential for screening metabolic dysfunctions in adolescents

Fernandes, R. A., Vaz Ronque, E. R., Venturini, D., Barbosa, D. S., Silva, D. P., Cogo, C. T., Carnelossi, M. S., Batista, M. B., Coelho-E-Silva, M. J., Sardinha, L. B., Cyrino, E. S. (2013). Resting heart rate: its correlations and potential for screening metabolic dysfunctions in adolescents. BMC Pediatrics, 13, 48. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-48.

Body Fat Responses to a 1-Year Combined Exercise Training Program in Male Coronary Artery Disease Patients

Pimenta, N. M., Santa-Clara, H., Sardinha, L. B., Fernhall, B. (2013). Body Fat Responses to a 1-Year Combined Exercise Training Program in Male Coronary Artery Disease Patients. Obesity, 21(4), 723-730. doi: 10.1038/oby.2012.150.

Is bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy accurate in estimating total body water and its compartments in elite athletes?

Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Goncalves, E. M., Fields, D. A., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A.M. (2013). Is bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy accurate in estimating total body water and its compartments in elite athletes?. Annals of Human Biology, 40(2), 152-156. doi: 10.3109/03014460.2012.750684.

Body composition in taller individuals using DXA: A validation study for athletic and non-athletic populations

Santos, D. A., Gobbo, L. A., Matias, C. N., Petroski, E. L., Gonçalves, E. M., Cyrino, E. S., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2013). Body composition in taller individuals using DXA: A validation study for athletic and non-athletic populations. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31(4), 405-413. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.734918.

The Impact of Exercise Training on Liver Transplanted Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (FAP) Patients

Tomás, M. T., Santa-Clara, H., Bruno, P. M., Monteiro, E., Carrolo, M., Barroso, E., Sardinha, L. B., Fernhall, B. (2013). The Impact of Exercise Training on Liver Transplanted Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (FAP) Patients. Transplantation, 95(2), 372-377. doi: 10.1097/TP.0b013e31827220e7.

Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in 11-12 Years-old Children

Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Martins, S. S., Minderico, C. S., Fernhall, B., Sardinha, L. B. (2013). Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in 11-12 Years-old Children. Cardiotechnix: Proceedings of the International Congress on Cardiovascular Technologies, 22-26. doi: 10.5220/0004648100220026.

A PRISMA-Driven Systematic Review of Predictive Equations for Assessing Fat and Fat-Free Mass in Healthy Children and Adolescents Using Multicomponent Molecular Models as the Reference Method

Silva, A. M., Fields, D. A., Sardinha, L. B. (2013). A PRISMA-Driven Systematic Review of Predictive Equations for Assessing Fat and Fat-Free Mass in Healthy Children and Adolescents Using Multicomponent Molecular Models as the Reference Method. Journal of obesity, 2013(1), 148696. doi: 10.1155/2013/148696.

A moderate dose of caffeine ingestion does not change energy expenditure but decreases sleep time in physically active males: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Júdice, P. B., Magalhães, J. P., Santos, D. A., Matias, C. N., Carita, A. I., Armada-Da-Silva, P. A., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2013). A moderate dose of caffeine ingestion does not change energy expenditure but decreases sleep time in physically active males: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism-Physiologie Appliquee Nutrition Et Metabolisme, 38(1), 49-56. doi: 10.1139/APNM-2012-0145.

Usefulness of standard BMI cut-offs for quality of life and psychological well-being in women

Vieira, P. N., Palmeira, A. L., Mata, J., Kolotkin, R. L., Silva, M. N., Sardinha, L. B., e Teixeira, P. J. (2012). Usefulness of standard BMI cut-offs for quality of life and psychological well-being in women. Obesity Facts, 5(6), 795-805. doi: 10.1159/000345778.

Sedentary behavior and physical activity are independently related to functional fitness in older adults

Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Baptista, F., Santos, R., Vale, S., Mota, J., Sardinha, L. B. (2012). Sedentary behavior and physical activity are independently related to functional fitness in older adults. Experimental Gerontology, 47(12), 908-912. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2012.07.011.

Sex Specific Association of Physical Activity on Proximal Femur BMD in 9 to 10 Year-Old Children

Cardadeiro, G., Baptista, F., Ornelas, R., Janz, K. F., Sardinha, L. B. (2012). Sex Specific Association of Physical Activity on Proximal Femur BMD in 9 to 10 Year-Old Children. Plos One, 7(11), e50657. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050657.

Validity of extracellular water assessment with saliva samples using plasma as the reference biological fluid. Biomedical Chromatography

Matias, C. N., Silva, A. M., Santos, D. A., Gobbo, L. A., Schoeller, D. A., e Sardinha, L. B. (2012). Validity of extracellular water assessment with saliva samples using plasma as the reference biological fluid. Biomedical Chromatography. Biomedical Chromatography, 26(11), 1348-1352. doi: 10.1002/bmc.2702.

Prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity in a representative sample of Portuguese adults

Sardinha, L. B., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Coelho-e-Silva, M. J., Raimundo, A. M., Moreira, H., Santos, R. (2012). Prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity in a representative sample of Portuguese adults. PLOS One, 7(10), e47883. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0047883.

Cardiovascular fitness and cardiovascular risk factors among obese men and women aged 58 years and older, in Portugal

Araujo, R., Serpeloni, E. C., Vaz, E. R., Borges, R. S., Silva, A. M., Minderico, C. S., Rocha, P. M. (2012). Cardiovascular fitness and cardiovascular risk factors among obese men and women aged 58 years and older, in Portugal. Revista Médica de Chile, 140(9), 1164-1169. doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872012000900009.

Magnesium intake mediates the association between bone mineral density and lean soft tissue in elite swimmers

Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Monteiro, C. P., Vasco, A. M., Baptista, F., Sardinha, L. B., Laires, M. J., & Silva, A. M. (2012). Magnesium intake mediates the association between bone mineral density and lean soft tissue in elite swimmers. Magnesium Research, 25(3), 120-125. doi: 10.1684/mrh.2012.0317.

Physical activity predicts changes in body image during obesity treatment in women

Carraca, E. V., Markland, D., Silva, M. N., Coutinho, S. R., Vieira, P. N., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2012). Physical activity predicts changes in body image during obesity treatment in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(8), 1604-1612. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31824d922a.

Changes in regional body composition explain increases in energy expenditure in elite junior basketball players over the season

Silva, A. M., Santos, D. A., Matias, C. N., Rocha, P. M., Petroski, E. L., Minderico, C. S., & Sardinha, L. B. (2012). Changes in regional body composition explain increases in energy expenditure in elite junior basketball players over the season. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(7), 2727-2737. doi: 10.1007/s00421-011-2221-8.

Are cardiorespiratory fitness and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity independently associated to overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity in elderly?

Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Baptista, F., Santos, R., Gobbo, L. A., Mota, J., & Sardinha, L. B. (2012). Are cardiorespiratory fitness and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity independently associated to overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity in elderly?. American Journal of Human Biology, 24(1), 28-34. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.21231.

Waist circumference percentiles for Portuguese children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years

Sardinha, L. B., Santos, R., Vale, S., Silva, M. J. C. E., Raimundo, A. M., Moreira, H., Baptista, F., e Mota, Jorge. (2012). Waist circumference percentiles for Portuguese children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. European Journal of Pediatrics, 171(3), 499-505. doi: 10.1007/s00431-011-1595-2.

Prevalence of the Portuguese population attaining sufficient physical activity

Baptista, F., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Mota, J., Santos, R., Vale, S., Ferreira, J. P. (2012). Prevalence of the Portuguese population attaining sufficient physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(3), 466-473. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e318230e441.

Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents

Ekelund, U., Luan, J., Sherar, L. B., Esliger, D. W., Griew, P., & Cooper, A. (2012). Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents. Journal of the American Medical Association, 307(7), 704-712. doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.156.

Sucesso na manutenção do peso perdido em Portugal e nos Estados Unidos: comparação de 2 Registos Nacionais de Controlo do Peso

Vieira, P. N., Silva, M. N., Coutinho, S. R., Santos, T. C., Santos, I., Sardinha, L. B., e Teixeira, P. J. (2012). Sucesso na manutenção do peso perdido em Portugal e nos Estados Unidos: comparação de 2 Registos Nacionais de Controlo do Peso. Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Pública, 30(2), 115-124. doi: 10.1016/j.rpsp.2012.10.002.

The role of lean body mass and physical activity in bone health in children

Baptista, F., Barrigas, C., Vieira, F., Santa-Clara, H., Homens, P. M., Fragoso, I., Teixeira, P. J., e Sardinha, L. B. (2012). The role of lean body mass and physical activity in bone health in children. Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 30(1), 100-108. doi: 10.1007/s00774-011-0294-4.

Anthropometric profiles of elite older triathletes in the Ironman Brazil compared with those of young Portuguese triathletes and older Brazilians

Silva, D. A. S., Benedetti, T. R. B., Ferrari, E. P., Meurer, S. T., Antes, D. L., Silva, A. M., & Santos, D. A. (2012). Anthropometric profiles of elite older triathletes in the Ironman Brazil compared with those of young Portuguese triathletes and older Brazilians. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30(5), 479-484. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2011.647046.

Is bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy accurate in estimating changes in fat-free mass in judo athletes?

Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Fields, D. A., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (2012). Is bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy accurate in estimating changes in fat-free mass in judo athletes?. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30(12), 1225-1233. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.692481.

New equations to determine exercise intensity using different exercise modes

Martins, R. A., Coelho e Silva, M. J., Cumming, S. P., Sardinha, L. B. (2012). New equations to determine exercise intensity using different exercise modes. Biology of Sport, 29(2), 163-167. doi: 10.5604/20831862.990519.

Skeletal mass in adolescent male athletes and nonathletes: Relationships with high-impact sports

Quiterio, A. L., Carnero, E. A., Baptista, F., Sardinha, L. B. (2011). Skeletal mass in adolescent male athletes and nonathletes: Relationships with high-impact sports. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(12), 3439-3447. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318216003b.

Dysfunctional body investment versus body dissatisfaction: Relations with well-being and controlled motivations for obesity treatment

Carraca, E. V., Markland, D., Silva, M. N., Coutinho, S. R., Vieira, P. N., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2011). Dysfunctional body investment versus body dissatisfaction: Relations with well-being and controlled motivations for obesity treatment. Motivation and Emotion, 35(4), 423-434. doi: 10.1007/s11031-011-9230-0.

Magnesium intake is associated with strength performance in elite basketball, handball and volleyball players

Santos, D. A., Matias, C. N., Monteiro, C. P., Silva, A. M., Rocha, P. M., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Laires, M. J. (2011). Magnesium intake is associated with strength performance in elite basketball, handball and volleyball players. Magnesium Research, 24(4), 218-222. doi: 10.1684/mrh.2011.0290.

Reference data for bone speed of sound in Portuguese girls and boys aged 9-13 years

Baptista, F., Fragoso, I., Branco, J., de Matos, A. A., Sardinha, L. B. (2011). Reference data for bone speed of sound in Portuguese girls and boys aged 9-13 years. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 114(4), 484-491. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2011.05.019.

Relationship between changes in total-body water and fluid distribution with maximal forearm strength in elite judo athletes

Silva, A. M., Fields, D. A., Heymsfield, S. B., Sardinha, L. B. (2011). Relationship between changes in total-body water and fluid distribution with maximal forearm strength in elite judo athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(9), 2488-2495. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181fb3dfb.

Body image change and improved eating self-regulation in a weight management intervention in women

Carraça, E. V., Silva, M. N., Markland, D., Vieira, P. N., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2011). Body image change and improved eating self-regulation in a weight management intervention in women. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8, doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-75.

Body composition, muscle strength, functional capacity, and physical disability risk in liver transplanted familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy patients

Tomas, M. T., Santa-Clara, H., Monteiro, E., Baynard, T., Carnero, E. A., Bruno, P. M., Barroso, E., Sardinha, L. B., Fernhall, B. (2011). Body composition, muscle strength, functional capacity, and physical disability risk in liver transplanted familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy patients. Clinical Transplantation, 25(4), E406-E414. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2011.01436.x.

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Portuguese youth: A study in a representative sample of 10-18-year-old children and adolescents

Sardinha, L. B., Santos, R., Vale, S., Silva, A. M., Ferreira, J. P., Raimundo, A. M., Moreira, H., Baptista, F., & Mota, J. (2011). Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Portuguese youth: A study in a representative sample of 10-18-year-old children and adolescents. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 6(2-2), E124-E128. doi: 10.3109/17477166.2010.490263.

Fat-free mass mediates the association between birth weight and aerobic fitness in youth

Ridgway, C. L., Brage, S., Anderssen, S., Sardinha, L. B., Andersen, L. B., Ekelund, U. (2011). Fat-free mass mediates the association between birth weight and aerobic fitness in youth. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 6(2-2), E590-E596. doi: 10.3109/17477166.2010.526225.

Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness predict changes in body composition from childhood to adolescence: Findings from the European Youth Heart Study

Ornelas, R. T., Silva, A. M., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B. (2011). Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness predict changes in body composition from childhood to adolescence: Findings from the European Youth Heart Study. Physician and Sports Medicine, 39(2), 78-86. doi: 10.3810/psm.2011.05.1897.

Comparing several equations that predict peak VO₂ using the 20-m multistage-shuttle run-test in 8-10-year-old children

Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Almeida, J. P., Carnero, E. A., Sardinha, L. B., Bruno, P. M., Fernhall, B. (2011). Comparing several equations that predict peak VO₂ using the 20-m multistage-shuttle run-test in 8-10-year-old children. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111(5), 839-849. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1708-z.

Exercise autonomous motivation predicts 3-yr weight loss in women

Silva, M. N., Markland, D., Carraca, E. V., Vieira, P. N., Coutinho, S. R., Minderico, C. S., Matos, M. G., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2011). Exercise autonomous motivation predicts 3-yr weight loss in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(4), 728-737. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181f3818f.

Longitudinal outcomes of a school-based lifestyle promotion program: Preliminary results

Martins, S., Palmeira, A., Minderico, C., Sardinha, L. B. (2011). Longitudinal outcomes of a school-based lifestyle promotion program: Preliminary results. Journal of Adolescent Health, 48(2), S79. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.11.167.

Recommended aerobic fitness level for metabolic health in children and adolescents: A study of diagnostic accuracy

Adegboye, A. R. A., Anderssen, S. A., Froberg, K., Sardinha, L. B., Heitmann, B. L., Steene-Johannessen, J., Kolle, E., Andersen, L. B. (2011). Recommended aerobic fitness level for metabolic health in children and adolescents: A study of diagnostic accuracy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(9), 722-728. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2009.068346.

Does birth weight influence physical activity in youth? A combined analysis of four studies using objectively measured physical activit

Ridgway, C. L., Brage, S., Sharp, S. J., Corder, K., Westgate, K. L., van Sluijs, E. M., Goodyer, I. M., Hallal, P. C., Anderssen, S. A., Sardinha, L. B., Andersen, L. B., Ekelund, U. (2011). Does birth weight influence physical activity in youth? A combined analysis of four studies using objectively measured physical activit. PLOS one, 6(1), doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016125.

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