Articles
Single and combined effects of body composition phenotypes on carotid intima-media thickness
Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Santos, D. A., Pimenta, N. M., Pinto, R., Minderico, C. S., Fernhall, B., Sardinha, L. B. (2016). Single and combined effects of body composition phenotypes on carotid intima-media thickness. Pediatric Obesity , 11 4, 272-278. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12056.
Association between maternal education and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents
Sherar L, Griffin T, Ekelund U, Cooper A, Esliger D, van Sluijs E, Bo Andersen L, Cardon G, Davey R, Froberg K, Hallal P, Janz K, Kordas K, Kriemler S, Pate R, Puder J, Sardinha L, Timperio A, Page A. (2016). Association between maternal education and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 70 6, 541-548. doi: 10.1136/jech-2015-205763.
A Comparison between BMI, Waist Circumference, and Waist-To-Height Ratio for Identifying Cardio-Metabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents
Sardinha, L. B., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Grontved, A., Andersen, L. B., Ekelund, U. (2016). A Comparison between BMI, Waist Circumference, and Waist-To-Height Ratio for Identifying Cardio-Metabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents. Plos One , 11 2, e0149351. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0149351.
A century of trends in adult human height
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (2016). A century of trends in adult human height. Elife, doi: 10.7554/ELIFE.13410.
Resistance training improves inflammatory level, lipid and glycemic profiles in obese older women: A randomized controlled trial
Tomeleri C, Ribeiro A, Souza M, Schiavoni D, Schoenfeld B, Venturini D, Barbosa D, Landucci K, Sardinha L, Cyrino E. (2016). Resistance training improves inflammatory level, lipid and glycemic profiles in obese older women: A randomized controlled trial. Experimental Gerontology, 84, 80-87. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2016.09.005.
Peak Vertical Jump Power as a Marker of Bone Health in Children
Baptista, F., Mil-Homens, P., Carita, A. I., Janz, K., Sardinha, L. B. (2016). Peak Vertical Jump Power as a Marker of Bone Health in Children. International Journal of Sports Medicine , 37 8, 653-658. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-105290.
Longitudinal Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Academic Achievement
Sardinha, L. B., Marques, A., Minderico, C. S., Palmeira, A. L., Martins, S., Santos, D. A., Ekelund, U. (2016). Longitudinal Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Academic Achievement. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 5, 839-844. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000830.
Breaking-up sedentary time is associated with impairment in activities of daily living
Sardinha, L. B., Ekelund, U., dos Santos, L., Cyrino, E. S., Silva, A. M., Santos, D. A. (2015). Breaking-up sedentary time is associated with impairment in activities of daily living. Experimental Gerontology, 72, 57-62. doi: 10.1016/J.EXGER.2015.09.011.
Criterion-referenced fitness standards for predicting physical independence into later life
Sardinha, L. B., Santos, D. A., Marques, E. A., Mota, J. (2015). Criterion-referenced fitness standards for predicting physical independence into later life. Experimental Gerontology , 61, 142-146. doi: 10.1016/J.EXGER.2014.12.012.
Chronic resistance training does not affect post-exercise blood pressure in normotensive older women: a randomized controlled trial
Gerage, A. M., Ritti-Dias, R. M., do Nascimento, M. A., Pina, F. L. C., Santana Goncalves, C. G., Sardinha, L. B., Cyrino, E. S. (2015). Chronic resistance training does not affect post-exercise blood pressure in normotensive older women: a randomized controlled trial. Age , 37 3, doi: 10.1007/s11357-015-9801-1.
Breaking-up Sedentary Time Is Associated With Physical Function in Older Adults
Sardinha, L. B., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Baptista, F., Owen, N. (2015). Breaking-up Sedentary Time Is Associated With Physical Function in Older Adults. Journals of Gerontology Series a-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 70 1, 119-124. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glu193.
Associations of breaks in sedentary time with abdominal obesity in Portuguese older adults
Judice, P. B., Silva, A. M., Santos, D. A., Baptista, F., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Associations of breaks in sedentary time with abdominal obesity in Portuguese older adults. Age , 37 2, 23. doi: 10.1007/S11357-015-9760-6.
Association between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Healthy Fitness in Youth
Marques, A., Santos, R., Ekelund, U., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Association between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Healthy Fitness in Youth. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise , 47 3, 575-580. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000426.
Association between birth weight and objectively measured sedentary time is mediated by central adiposity: data in 10,793 youth from the International Children's Accelerometry Database
Hildebrand M, Kolle E, Hansen BH, Collings PJ, Wijndaele K, Kordas K, Cooper AR, Sherar LB, Andersen LB, Sardinha LB, Kriemler S, Hallal P, van Sluijs E, Ekelund U (2015). Association between birth weight and objectively measured sedentary time is mediated by central adiposity: data in 10,793 youth from the International Children's Accelerometry Database. Am J Clin Nutr, May;101(5), 983-90. doi: 10.3945/AJCN.114.103648.
Assessment of total body water and its compartments in elite judo athletes: comparison of bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy with dilution techniques
Goncalves, E. M., Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2015). Assessment of total body water and its compartments in elite judo athletes: comparison of bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy with dilution techniques. Journal of Sports Sciences , 33 6, 634-640. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2014.953981.
Accuracy of a combined heart rate and motion sensor for assessing energy expenditure in free-living adults during a double-blind crossover caffeine trial using doubly labeled water as the reference method
Silva, A. M., Santos, D. A., Matias, C. N., Judice, P. B., Magalhaes, J. P., Ekelund, U., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Accuracy of a combined heart rate and motion sensor for assessing energy expenditure in free-living adults during a double-blind crossover caffeine trial using doubly labeled water as the reference method. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 69 1, 20-27. doi: 10.1038/EJCN.2014.51.
A New Approach to Define and Diagnose Cardiometabolic Disorder in Children
Andersen LB, Lauersen JB, Brønd JC, Anderssen SA, Sardinha LB, Steene-Johannessen J, McMurray RG, Barros MV, Kriemler S, Møller NC, Bugge A, Kristensen PL, Ried-Larsen M, Grøntved A, Ekelund U. (2015). A New Approach to Define and Diagnose Cardiometabolic Disorder in Children. Journal of Diabetes Research, 539835. doi: 10.1155/2015/539835.
n vivo" body composition assessment; part I: a historic overview
Carnero EA, Alvero-Cruz JR, Giráldez García MA, Sardinha LB (2015). In vivo" body composition assessment; part I: a historic overview. Nutr Hosp, May 1;31(5), 1957-67. doi: 10.3305/nh.2015.31.5.8570.
Validity of GT3X and Actiheart to estimate sedentary time and breaks using ActivPAL as the reference in free-living conditions
Júdice, P. B., Santos, D. A., Hamilton, M. T., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2015). Validity of GT3X and Actiheart to estimate sedentary time and breaks using ActivPAL as the reference in free-living conditions. Gait & Posture , 41 4, 917-922. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.03.326.
Utility of novel body indices in predicting fat mass in elite athletes
Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Matias, C. N., Magalhaes, J. P., Minderico, C. S., Thomas, D. M., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Utility of novel body indices in predicting fat mass in elite athletes. Nutrition , 31 7-8, 948-954. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.02.003.
Sedentary bout durations are associated with abdominal obesity in older adults
Judice, P. B., Silva, A. M., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Sedentary bout durations are associated with abdominal obesity in older adults. Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging, 19 8, 798-804. doi: 10.1007/S12603-015-0501-4.
Randomized controlled pilot of an intervention to reduce and break-up overweight/obese adults' overall sitting-time
Júdice, P. B., Hamilton, M. T., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2015). Randomized controlled pilot of an intervention to reduce and break-up overweight/obese adults' overall sitting-time. Trials , 16, 490. doi: 10.1186/s13063-015-1015-4.
Prevalence of physical activity through the practice of sports among adolescents from Portuguese speaking countries
Christofaro DG, Fernandes RA, Martins C, Ronque ER, Coelho-e-Silva MJ, Silva AM, Sardinha LB, Cyrino ES. (2015). Prevalence of physical activity through the practice of sports among adolescents from Portuguese speaking countries. Cien Saude Colet, Apr;20(4), 1199-206. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232015204.00692014.
Predicting Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance in Previously Overweight Women: A Signal Detection Approach
Santos, I., Mata, J., Silva, M. N., Sardinha, L. B., Teixeira, P. J. (2015). Predicting Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance in Previously Overweight Women: A Signal Detection Approach. Obesity , 23 5, 957-964. doi: 10.1002/OBY.21082.
Objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in youth: the International children's accelerometry database (ICAD)
Cooper AR, Goodman A, Page AS, Sherar LB, Esliger DW, van Sluijs EM, Andersen LB, Anderssen S, Cardon G, Davey R, Froberg K, Hallal P, Janz KF, Kordas K, Kreimler S, Pate RR, Puder JJ, Reilly JJ, Salmon J, Sardinha LB, Timperio A, Ekelund U. (2015). Objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in youth: the International children's accelerometry database (ICAD). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 12, 113. doi: 10.1186/s12966-015-0274-5.
Magnesium and phase angle: a prognostic tool for monitoring cellular integrity in judo athletes
Matias, C. N., Monteiro, C. P., Santos, D. A., Martins, F., Silva, A. M., Laires, M. J., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Magnesium and phase angle: a prognostic tool for monitoring cellular integrity in judo athletes. Magnesium Research , 28 3, 92-98. doi: 10.1684/MRH.2015.0389.
Linking cardiorespiratory fitness classification criteria to early subclinical atherosclerosis in children
Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Santos, D. A., Pimenta, N. M., Minderico, C. S., Fernhall, B., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Linking cardiorespiratory fitness classification criteria to early subclinical atherosclerosis in children. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 40 4, 386-392. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2014-0378.
Intima-Media Thickness in 11-to 13-Year-Old Children: Variation Attributed to Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Waist Circumference
Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Pimenta, N. M., Martins, S. S., Minderico, C. S., Fernhall, B., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Intima-Media Thickness in 11-to 13-Year-Old Children: Variation Attributed to Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Waist Circumference. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 12 5, 610-617. doi: 10.1123/JPAH.2013-0501.
Independent Association of Muscular Strength and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Children
Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Santos, D. A., Pimenta, N. M., Minderico, C. S., Fernhall, B., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Independent Association of Muscular Strength and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Children. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 36 8 (2015), 624-630. doi: 10.1055/S-0034-1398678.
Finding the Best Waist Circumference Measurement Protocol in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pimenta, N. M., Santa-Clara, H., Melo, X., Cortez-Pinto, H., Silva-Nunes, J., Sardinha, L. B. (2015). Finding the Best Waist Circumference Measurement Protocol in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Nutrition in Clinical Practice , 30 4, 537-545. doi: 10.1177/0884533615583092.
Effects of diabetes definition on global surveillance of diabetes prevalence and diagnosis: a pooled analysis of 96 population-based studies with 331288 participants
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (2015). Effects of diabetes definition on global surveillance of diabetes prevalence and diagnosis: a pooled analysis of 96 population-based studies with 331288 participants. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, Aug;3(8), 624-37.. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(15)00129-1.
Effect of a school-based intervention on physical activity and quality of life through serial mediation of social support and exercise motivation: the PESSOA program
Quaresma, A. M., Palmeira, A. L., Martins, S. S., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Effect of a school-based intervention on physical activity and quality of life through serial mediation of social support and exercise motivation: the PESSOA program. Health Education Research, 29(6), 906-917. doi: 10.1093/HER/CYU056.
Increases in Intracellular Water Explain Strength and Power Improvements over a Season
Silva, A. M., Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Rocha, P. M., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Increases in Intracellular Water Explain Strength and Power Improvements over a Season. Osteoporosis International, 25(8), 2035-2045. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1371839.
Prevalence and Correlates of Screen Time in Youth An International Perspective
Atkin, A. J., Sharp, S. J., Corder, K., van Sluijs, E. M., International Children’s Accelerometry Database (ICAD) Collaborators. (2014). Prevalence and Correlates of Screen Time in Youth An International Perspective. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 47(6), 803-807. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.07.043.
Sedentary behaviour and adiposity in elite athletes
Júdice, P. B., Silva, A. M., Magalhães, J. P., Matias, C. N., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Sedentary behaviour and adiposity in elite athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32(19), 1760-1767. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2014.926382.
Measurement Properties of Radial and Tibial Speed of Sound for Screening Bone Fragility in 10-to 12-Year-Old Boys and Girls
Rebocho, L. M., Cardadeiro, G., Zymbal, V., Gonçalves, E. M., Sardinha, L. B., Baptista, F. (2014). Measurement Properties of Radial and Tibial Speed of Sound for Screening Bone Fragility in 10-to 12-Year-Old Boys and Girls. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 17(4), 528-533. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2013.09.013.
The independent associations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness
Santos, R., Mota, J., Okely, A. D., Pratt, M., Moreira, C., Coelho-e-Silva, M. J., Vale, S., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). The independent associations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(20), 1508-1512. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091610.
Prediction Equation for Lower Limbs Lean Soft Tissue in Circumpubertal Boys Using Anthropometry and Biological Maturation
Valente-dos-Santos, J., Coelho-e-Silva, M. J., Machado-Rodrigues, A. M., Elferink-Gemser, M. T., Malina, R. M., Petroski, É. L., Minderico, C. S., Silva, A. M., Baptista, F., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Prediction Equation for Lower Limbs Lean Soft Tissue in Circumpubertal Boys Using Anthropometry and Biological Maturation. Plos One, 9(9), e107219. doi: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0107219.
Risk for losing physical independence in older adults: The role of sedentary time, light, and moderate to vigorous physical activity
Marques, E. A., Baptista, F., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Mota, J., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Risk for losing physical independence in older adults: The role of sedentary time, light, and moderate to vigorous physical activity. Maturitas, 79(1), 91-95. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.06.012.
Influence of physical activity and skeleton geometry on bone mass at the proximal femur in 10-to 12-year-old children-a longitudinal study
Cardadeiro, G., Baptista, F., Rosati, N., Zymbal, V., Janz, K. F., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Influence of physical activity and skeleton geometry on bone mass at the proximal femur in 10-to 12-year-old children-a longitudinal study. Osteoporosis International, 25(8), 2035-2045. doi: 10.1007/S00198-014-2729-Y.
Fitness, fatness, and academic performance in seventh-grade elementary school students
Sardinha, L. B., Marques, A., Martins, S., Palmeira, A., Minderico, C. (2014). Fitness, fatness, and academic performance in seventh-grade elementary school students. BMC Pediatrics, 14, 176. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-176.
Validity of a combined heart rate and motion sensor for the measurement of free-living energy expenditure in very active individuals
Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Matias, C. N., Magalhães, J. P., Fields, D. A., Minderico, C. S., Ekelund, U., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Validity of a combined heart rate and motion sensor for the measurement of free-living energy expenditure in very active individuals. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 17(4), 387-393. doi: 10.1016/J.JSAMS.2013.09.006.
Reference Values for Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements in Athletes
Santos, D. A., Dawson, J. A., Matias, C. N., Rocha, P. M., Minderico, C. S., Allison, D. B., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2014). Reference Values for Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements in Athletes. Plos One, 9(5), e97846. doi: 0.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0097846.
Association of basketball season with body composition in elite junior players
Santos, D. A., Matias, C. N., Rocha, P. M., Minderico, C. S., Allison, D. B., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2014). Association of basketball season with body composition in elite junior players. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 54(2), 162-173.
Body composition phenotypes and carotid intima-media thickness in 11-13-year-old children
Melo, X., Santa-Clara, H., Pimenta, N. M., Carrolo, M., Martins, S. S., Minderico, C. S., Fernhall, B., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Body composition phenotypes and carotid intima-media thickness in 11-13-year-old children. European Journal of Pediatrics, 173(3), 345-352. doi: 10.1007/s00431-013-2164-7.
Pelvis width associated with bone mass distribution at the proximal femur in children 10-11 years old
Cardadeiro, G., Baptista, F., Janz, K. F., Rodrigues, L. A., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Pelvis width associated with bone mass distribution at the proximal femur in children 10-11 years old. Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 32(2), 174-183. doi: 10.1007/s00774-013-0478-1.
Body composition and body fat distribution are related to cardiac autonomic control in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients
Pimenta, N. M., Santa-Clara, H., Cortez-Pinto, H., Silva-Nunes, J., da Lapa Rosado, M., Sousa, P. J., Calé, R., Melo, X., Sardinha, L. B., Fernhall, B. (2014). Body composition and body fat distribution are related to cardiac autonomic control in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 68(2), 241-246. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2013.249.
Normative Functional Fitness Standards and Trends of Portuguese Older Adults: Cross-Cultural Comparisons
Marques, E. A., Baptista, F., Santos, R., Vale, S., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Mota, J., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Normative Functional Fitness Standards and Trends of Portuguese Older Adults: Cross-Cultural Comparisons. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(1), 126-137. doi: 10.1123/JAPA:2012-0203.
Physical fitness percentiles for Portuguese children and adolescents aged 10-18 years
Santos, R., Mota, J., Santos, D. A., Silva, A. M., Baptista, F., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Physical fitness percentiles for Portuguese children and adolescents aged 10-18 years. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32(16), 1510-1518. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2014.906046.
Regional fat mobilization and training type on sedentary, premenopausal overweight and obese women
Carnero, E. A., Amati, F., Pinto, R. S., Valamatos, M. J., Mil-Homens, P., Sardinha, L. B. (2014). Regional fat mobilization and training type on sedentary, premenopausal overweight and obese women. Obesity, 22(1), 86-93. doi: 10.1002/OBY.20568.