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February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The largest proportion of joint MVPA occurred in residential locations. Obese children were less likely to perform joint MVPA with their parent in open spaces/parks than in residential locations.
April 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Zoning and land use laws allow or prohibit different types of food outlets, such as supermarkets, farmers’ markets, fast-food restaurants, and convenience stores, in a community. As such, these laws affect people’s access to healthy affordable foods ...
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
In this special issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the authors address the science of understanding and mobilizing community action around the health implications of our built spaces and places that are central to our health futures.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Active Living by Design creates community-led change by working with local and national partners to build a culture of active living and healthy eating.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This paper is part of a three-year cross-site evaluation started near the end of Year 3 of ALbD funding.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study of the community partnerships funded by Active Living by Design explores which structures and functioning contributed to success and which presented challenges.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study used data from focus groups, interviews, and the ALbD Progress Reporting System to examine community assessments conducted by the partnerships.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This paper systematically summarizes the scope of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Active Living by Design's physical projects and policy changes, describes resources generated by the partnerships, and highlights supports and barriers to the pro ...
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical activity programs and promotions can be resource intensive and have limited impact but can increase physical activity by connecting people to their environments, according to this evaluation.
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A descriptive view of the challenges faced by communities in promoting and instigating changes to make their communities more physically active.