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List of works by Miriam E. Nelson

A 1-y walking program and increased dietary calcium in postmenopausal women: effects on bone

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A community intervention reduces BMI z-score in children: Shape Up Somerville first year results

scientific article published on May 2007

A community-based restaurant initiative to increase availability of healthy menu options in Somerville, Massachusetts: Shape Up Somerville.

scientific article published on 15 June 2009

A home-based nutrition intervention to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods in community dwelling elders

scientific article published in October 2002

A multi-center comparison of dual energy X-ray absorptiometers: in vivo and in vitro soft tissue measurement

scientific article published on 01 May 1997

A multicenter comparison of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometers: in vivo and in vitro measurements of bone mineral content and density

scientific article published on February 1996

A qualitative study of leadership characteristics among women who catalyze positive community change

scientific article published on May 28, 2012

Alignment of Healthy Dietary Patterns and Environmental Sustainability: A Systematic Review

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Analysis of body-composition techniques and models for detecting change in soft tissue with strength training

scientific article published on 01 May 1996

Bone mineral content and levels of gonadotropins and estrogens in amenorrheic running women

scientific article published on 01 June 1986

Bone mineral measurements: a comparison of delayed gamma neutron activation, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and direct chemical analysis

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Calibration of the delayed-gamma neutron activation facility

scientific article published on 01 February 1996

Changes in diet and physical activity resulting from the Shape Up Somerville community intervention

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Changes in diet and physical activity resulting from the Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities randomized cardiovascular disease risk reduction multilevel intervention trial

scientific article published on 25 October 2019

Children's perceptions of weight, obesity, nutrition, physical activity and related health and socio-behavioural factors

scientific article published on November 16, 2012

Cost-effectiveness of a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention intervention in medically underserved rural areas

scientific article published on 16 May 2019

Design and national dissemination of the StrongWomen Community Strength Training Program.

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Diet and bone status in amenorrheic runners

scientific article published on 01 June 1986

Dissemination of healthy kids out of school principles for obesity prevention: A RE-AIM analysis

scientific article published on 19 December 2018

Dog attachment and perceived social support in overweight/obese and healthy weight children

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Effect of exercise and menstrual cycle status on plasma lipids, low density lipoprotein particle size, and apolipoproteins

scientific article published in January 1989

Effect of structured physical activity on prevention of serious fall injuries in adults aged 70-89: randomized clinical trial (LIFE Study).

scientific article published on 3 February 2016

Effects of high-intensity strength training on multiple risk factors for osteoporotic fractures. A randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 01 December 1994

Effects of the Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities Intervention on Functional Fitness of Rural Women

scientific article published on 13 March 2019

Efficacy of an Exercise and Nutritional Supplement Program on Physical Performance and Nutritional Status in Older Adults With Mobility Limitations Residing at Senior Living Facilities

scientific article published on 17 January 2017

Engaging Stakeholders From Volunteer-Led Out-of-School Time Programs in the Dissemination of Guiding Principles for Healthy Snacking and Physical Activity

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Environmental Influences on Physical Activity among Rural Adults in Montana, United States: Views from Built Environment Audits, Resident Focus Groups, and Key Informant Interviews

scientific article published on 4 October 2017

Examining the Associations between Walk Score, Perceived Built Environment, and Physical Activity Behaviors among Women Participating in a Community-Randomized Lifestyle Change Intervention Trial: Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities

scientific article published on 08 March 2019

Exercise training and nutritional supplementation for physical frailty in very elderly people

scientific article published on June 1994

Factors related to cardiovascular disease risk reduction in midlife and older women: a qualitative study.

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Factors related to leader implementation of a nationally disseminated community-based exercise program: a cross-sectional study

scientific article published on 04 December 2008

Further evidence for the benefits of walking

scientific article published on 03 December 2008

Healthier side dishes at restaurants: an analysis of children's perspectives, menu content, and energy impacts.

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Healthy kids out of school: using mixed methods to develop principles for promoting healthy eating and physical activity in out-of-school settings in the United States

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Higher dietary variety is associated with better nutritional status in frail elderly people

scientific article published in August 2002

Hormone and Bone Mineral Status in Endurance-Trained and Sedentary Postmenopausal Women*

scientific article published on 01 May 1988

Household and family factors related to weight status in first through third graders: a cross-sectional study in Eastern Massachusetts

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Improved Physical Fitness Among Older Female Participants in a Nationally Disseminated, Community-Based Exercise Program

scientific article published on January 10, 2012

Incentivizing Healthy Snacks During Out-of-School Time Through Grocery Store Partnerships

scientific article published on 14 February 2019

Lack of association between body fat and athletic amenorrhea

scientific article published on 01 December 1987

Long-Term Body Weight Maintenance among StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts Program Participants.

scientific article published on 02 March 2017

National Dissemination of StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts: A Community-Based Program to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Midlife and Older Women

scientific article published on 15 October 2015

Nutritional practices of elite athletes. Practical recommendations

scientific article published on December 1993

Parent perspectives on nutrition and physical activity during out-of-school time

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Recruitment of Mobility Limited Older Adults Into a Facility-Led Exercise-Nutrition Study: The Effect of Social Involvement

scientific article published on 20 March 2015

Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary, overweight women: strategies for the cardiovascular specialist

scientific article published on September 2010

Ripple Effects of a Community-Based Randomized Trial for Rural Women: Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities

scientific article published on 22 May 2020

Ripple Effects of a Community-Based Randomized Trial for Rural Women: Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities

scientific article published on 13 July 2020

Shape Up Somerville two-year results: a community-based environmental change intervention sustains weight reduction in children

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Strength improvements with 1 yr of progressive resistance training in older women

scientific article published on June 1, 1995

Strength training and older women: a cross-sectional study examining factors related to exercise adherence

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Strong Hearts for New York: A multilevel community-based randomized cardiovascular disease risk reduction intervention for rural women

scientific article published on 23 May 2019

Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities: A Community-Based Randomized Trial for Rural Women.

scientific article published on 10 April 2018

Strong Hearts, healthy communities: a rural community-based cardiovascular disease prevention program

scientific article published on 28 January 2016

Study protocol: the Fueling Learning through Exercise (FLEX) study - a randomized controlled trial of the impact of school-based physical activity programs on children's physical activity, cognitive function, and academic achievement

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Television viewing is associated with prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Hispanic elders

scientific article published in March 2007

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report: Development and Major Conclusions

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The Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities Program 2.0: An RCT Examining Effects on Simple 7

scientific article published on 01 May 2020

The StrongWomen Change Clubs: engaging residents to catalyze positive change in food and physical activity environments.

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The StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program in Pennsylvania: RE-AIM analysis

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The StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program: reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural sedentary, overweight, and obese midlife and older women

scientific article published on 14 May 2009

The benefits of strength training for older adults

scientific article published on October 1, 2003

The built environment, physical activity, and aging in the United States: a state of the science review

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The effect of gender and body composition method on the apparent decline in lean mass-adjusted resting metabolic rate with age.

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Three-compartment model: critical evaluation based on neutron activation analysis

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Total body protein: a new cellular level mass and distribution prediction model

scientific article published on 01 November 2003

Total-body skeletal muscle mass: evaluation of 24-h urinary creatinine excretion by computerized axial tomography

scientific article published in June 1996

Treadmill exercise and resistance training in patients with peripheral arterial disease with and without intermittent claudication: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on January 2009

Understanding barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and active living in rural communities

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Using the Community Readiness Model to select communities for a community-wide obesity prevention intervention

scientific article published on October 17, 2011

Validation of the Out-of-School-Time Snacks, Beverages, and Physical Activity Questionnaire

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