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Preschool outdoor play environment may combine promotion of children's physical activity and sun protection. Further evidence from Southern Sweden and North Carolina
Boldemann, C., Dal, H., Martensson, F., Cosco, N., Moore, R., Bierber, B., … Wester, U. (2011). Preschool outdoor play environment may combine promotion of children’s physical activity and sun protection. Further evidence from Southern Sweden and North Carolina. Science & Sports, 26(2), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2011.01.007
Where they live, how they play: Neighborhood greenness and outdoor physical activity among preschoolers
Grigsby-Toussaint, D. S., Chi, S., & Fiese, B. H. (2011). Where they live, how they play: Neighborhood greenness and outdoor physical activity among preschoolers. International Journal of Health Geographics, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1476-072X-10-66
Is the environment near home and school associated with physical activity and adiposity of urban preschool children?
Lovasi, G. S., Jacobson, J. S., Quinn, J. W., Neckerman, K. M., Ashby-Thompson, M. N., & Rundle, A. (2011). Is the environment near home and school associated with physical activity and adiposity of urban preschool children?. Journal of Urban Health, 88(6), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-011-9604-3
Interaction between physical environment, social environment, and child characteristics in determining physical activity at child care
Gubbels, J. S., Kremers, S. P. J, van Kann, D. H. H., Stafleu, A., Candel, M. J. J. M., Dagnelie, P. C., … de Vries, N. K. (2011). Interaction between physical environment, social environment, and child characteristics in determining physical activity at child care. Health Psychology, 30(1), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0021586
Is the neighbourhood environment associated with sedentary behaviour outside of school hours among children?
Veitch, J., Timperio, A., Crawford, D., Giles-Corti, B., & Salmon, J. (2011). Is the neighbourhood environment associated with sedentary behaviour outside of school hours among children?. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41(3), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-011-9260-6
Young children in urban areas: Links among neighborhood characteristics, weight status, outdoor play, and television-watching
Kimbro, R. T., Brooks-Gunn, J., & McLanahan, S. (2011). Young children in urban areas: Links among neighborhood characteristics, weight status, outdoor play, and television-watching. Social Science & Medicine, 72(5), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.12.015.
Influence of physical activity and screen time on the retinal microvasculature in young children
Gopinath, B., Baur, L. A., Wang, J. J., Hardy, L. L., Teber, E., Kifley, A., … Mitchell, P. (2011). Influence of physical activity and screen time on the retinal microvasculature in young children. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 31(5), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.110.219451
A comparison of children with ADHD in a natural and built setting
Van Den Berg, A., & Van Den Berg, C. (2011). A comparison of children with ADHD in a natural and built setting. Child: Care, Health and Development, 37(3), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2010.01172.x
Could exposure to everyday green spaces help treat ADHD? Evidence from children's play settings
Taylor, Faber, & Kuo, F. E. M. (2011). Could exposure to everyday green spaces help treat ADHD? Evidence from children’s play settings. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 3(3), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-0854.2011.01052.x
Childhood obesity and proximity to urban parks and recreational resources: A longitudinal cohort study
Wolch, J., Jerrett, M., Reynolds, K., McConnell, R., Chang, R., Dahmann, N., … Berhane, K. (2011). Childhood obesity and proximity to urban parks and recreational resources: A longitudinal cohort study. Health & Place, 17(1), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.10.001
Contributions of built environment to childhood obesity
Rahman, T., Cushing, R. A., & Jackson, R. J. (2011). Contributions of built environment to childhood obesity. Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine: A Journal of Translational and Personalized Medicine, 78(1), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/msj.20235
What is the meaning and nature of active play for today's children in the UK?
Brockman, R., Fox, K. R., & Jago, R. (2011). What is the meaning and nature of active play for today’s children in the UK?. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8(15). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-8-15