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A new approach to define and diagnose cardiometabolic disorder in children
Andersen, Lars Bo; Lauersen, Jeppe Bo; Brønd, Jan Christian; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; McMurray, Robert G.; Barros, Mauro V. G.; Kriemler, Susi; Møller, Niels Christian; Bugge, Anna; Kristensen, Peter Lund; Ried-Larsen, Mathias; Grøntved, Anders; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The aim of the study was to test the performance of a new definition of metabolic syndrome (MetS), which better describes metabolic dysfunction in children. Methods. 15,794 youths aged 6–18 years participated. Mean z-score ... -
A randomised controlled study of the long-term effects of exercise training on mortality in elderly people: study protocol for the Generation 100 study
Stensvold, Dorthe; Viken, Hallgeir; Rognmo, Øyvind; Skogvoll, Eirik; Steinshamn, Sigurd Loe; Vatten, Lars Johan; Coombes, Jeff S.; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Magnussen, Jon; Ingebrigtsen, Jan Erik; Singh, Maria A. Fiatarone; Langhammer, Arnulf; Støylen, Asbjørn; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Wisløff, Ulrik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Introduction: Epidemiological studies suggest that exercise has a tremendous preventative effect on morbidity and premature death, but these findings need to be confirmed by randomised trials. Generation 100 is a ... -
Active Smarter Kids (ASK): rationale and design of a cluster-randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of daily physical activity on children's academic performance and risk factors for non-communicable diseases
Resaland, Geir Kåre; Moe, Vegard Fusche; Aadland, Eivind; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Glosvik, Øyvind; Andersen, John Roger; Kvalheim, Olav Martin; McKay, Heather A.; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-28)Background: Evidence is emerging from school-based studies that physical activity might favorably affect children’s academic performance. However, there is a need for high-quality studies to support this. Therefore, the ... -
Adiposity, aerobic fitness, muscle fitness, and markers of inflammation in children
Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Kolle, Elin; Andersen, Lars Bo; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-04)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe levels of inflammation markers in Norwegian children and to examine the associations of adiposity, aerobic fitness, and muscle fitness with markers of inflammation. ... -
Are self-report measures able to define individuals as physically active or inactive?
Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; van der Ploeg, Hidde P.; Hendriksen, Ingrid; Donnelly, Alan; Brage, Søren; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-02)Purpose: Assess the agreement between commonly used self-report methods compared with objectively measured physical activity (PA) in defining the prevalence of individuals compliant with PA recommendations. Methods: Time ... -
Between- and within-day variability in physical activity and inactivity in 9-and 15-year-old European children
Nilsson, Andreas; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Andersen, Lars Bo; Froberg, Karsten; Riddoch, Chris J.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Ekelund, Ulf (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-02-03)To examine differences in levels of physical activity (PA), time spent at moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA (MVPA) and time spent sedentary between and within days in children from four European countries, 1954 9 - and ... -
Cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index values in 9-year-old rural Norwegian children
Resaland, Geir Kåre; Mamen, Asgeir; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Andersen, Lars Bo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-01-07)Aim: To describe cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index (BMI) values in a representative population of 9-year-old Norwegian children in two rural communities and compare present values with previous findings. Methods: ... -
Changes in adolescents’ intake of sugarsweetened beverages and sedentary behaviour: results at 8 month mid-way assessment of the HEIA study - a comprehensive, multi-component school-based randomized trial
Bjelland, Mona; Bergh, Ingunn Holden; Grydeland, May; Klepp, Knut-Inge; Andersen, Lene F.; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Lien, Nanna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-06-17)Background: Inconsistent effects of school-based obesity prevention interventions may be related to how different subgroups receive them. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an intervention program, ... -
Comparison of equations for predicting energy expenditure from accelerometer counts in children
Nilsson, Andreas; Brage, Søren; Riddoch, Chris J.; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Wedderkopp, Niels; Andersen, Lars Bo; Ekelund, Ulf (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-01-14)Several prediction equations developed to convert body movement measured by accelerometry into energy expenditure have been published. The aim of this study was to examine the degree of agreement between three different ... -
Cross sectional analysis of the association between mode of school transportation and physical fitness in children and adolescents
Østergaard, Lars; Kolle, Elin; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Andersen, Lars Bo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-07-17)Objective: To investigate the associations between body composition, cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness in relation to travel mode to school in children and adolescents. Method: Children and adolescents from 40 ... -
Design of a 20-month comprehensive, multicomponent school-based randomised trial to promote healthy weight development among 11-13 year olds: the HEalth In Adolescents study
Lien, Nanna; Bjelland, Mona; Bergh, Ingunn Holden; Grydeland, May; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Andersen, Lene F.; Henriksen, Hege Berg; Klepp, Knut-Inge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-11)Background and purpose: The lack of effective school-based interventions for preventing obesity in children has caused a call for longer duration of interventions and better reporting on design and evaluation methodology. ... -
Dietary macronutrients and food consumption as determinants of long-term weight change in adult populations: a systematic literature review
Fogelholm, Mikael; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Gunnarsdottir, Ingibjörg; Lahti-Koski, Marjaana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-08-13)This systematic literature review examined the role of dietary macronutrient composition, food consumption and dietary patterns in predicting weight or waist circumference (WC) change, with and without prior weight reduction. ... -
Differences in fat loss in response to physical activity among severely obese men and women
Aadland, Eivind; Jepsen, Randi; Andersen, John Roger; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-02-04)Background: Direct measurement of physical activity may be critical to revealing its relationship with the change in fat mass over time. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between accelerometer-determined ... -
Do physical activity and aerobic fitness moderate the association between birth weight and metabolic risk in youth?: the European youth heart study
Ridgway, Charlotte L.; Brage, Søren; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Andersen, Lars Bo; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-10-04)OBJECTIVE: Lower birth weight has been associated with a greater risk of metabolic diseases. The aim of this study was examine whether physical activity and aerobic fitness may modify associations between birth weigh and ... -
Does birth weight influence physical activity in youth? a combined analysis of four studies using objectively measured physical activity
Ridgway, Charlotte L.; Brage, Søren; Sharp, Stephen J.; Corder, Kirsten; Westgate, Kate; van Sluijs, Esther M. F.; Goodyer, Ian M.; Hallal, Pedro C.; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Sardinha, Luis B.; Andersen, Lars Bo; Ekelund, Ulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-01-12)Animal models suggest growth restriction in utero leads to lower levels of motor activity. Furthermore, individuals with very low birth weight report lower levels of physical activity as adults. The aim of this study was ... -
Effects of exercise training on carotid intima-media thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. Influence of carotid plaques
Byrkjeland, Rune; Stensæth, Knut-Haakon; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Njerve, Ida U.; Arnesen, Harald; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Solheim, Svein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01-22)Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) holds prognostic information for future cardiovascular disease and is associated with the extent of coronary atherosclerosis. We investigated the effect of exercise on cIMT ... -
Effects of physical activity on schoolchildren's academic performance : The Active Smarter Kids (ASK) cluster-randomized controlled trial
Resaland, Geir Kåre; Aadland, Eivind; Moe, Vegard Fusche; Aadland, Katrine Nyvoll; Skrede, Turid; Stavnsbo, Mette; Suominen, Laura; Steene-Johannessen, Jostein; Glosvik, Øyvind; Andersen, John Roger; Kvalheim, Olav M.; Engelsrud, Gunn; Andersen, Lars Bo; Holme, Ingar Morten K.; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Kriemler, Susi; van Mechelen, Willem; McKay, Heather A.; Ekelund, Ulf; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-07)Objective: To investigate the effect of a seven-month, school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial on academic performance in 10-year-old children. Methods: In total, 1129 fifth-grade children from 57 elementary ... -
Effects of Reducing Sedentary Time on Glucose Metabolism in Pakistani Immigrant Men
Andersen, Eivind; Ekelund, Ulf; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-04)Purpose: This study aimed to examine the association between changes in objectively measured overall physical activity (PA) and changes in fasting and postprandial plasma insulin, C-peptide, and glucose concentrations in ... -
End criteria for reaching maximal oxygen uptake must be strict and adjusted to sex and age: a cross-sectional study
Edvardsen, Elisabeth; Hem, Erlend Jan; Anderssen, Sigmund A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-01-14)Objective: To describe different end criteria for reaching maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) during a continuous graded exercise test on the treadmill, and to explore the manner by which different end criteria have an impact ... -
Factors associated with aerobic fitness in adolescents with asthma
Berntsen, Sveinung; Carlsen, Karin C. Lødrup; Anderssen, Sigmund A.; Mowinckel, Petter; Carlsen, Kai-Håkon (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: In adolescents with asthma, information on factors associated with cardiorespiratory fitness levels is limited. The present study aimed to determine if objectively measured physical activity as well as potential ...