NUTRITIONAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- NUTRITIONAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- Contents -- Preface -- Physical Activity in Obesity -- Introduction -- The Obesity Epidemic -- Physical Activity and other Treatment Options -- Role of Psychosocial Factors in Treatment -- Physical Exercise Interventions -- Physical Activity Programs -- Psychological Guidance -- Attitude of the Therapist -- Motivation -- Self-Determination Theory -- Adherence in Practice -- Practical Tools -- 1. Supporting Autonomy -- 2. Improvement of Competence -- 3. Stimulation of Social Relatedness -- Summary -- References -- The Endocrine System and Obesity -- Abstract -- Introduction and Background -- Metabolism and Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis -- Estrogen and Obesity -- Childhood and the Reproductive Years -- Estrogen, Obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Females -- Estrogen, Obesity and Pregnancy -- Estrogen, Obesity and Pregnancy -- Estrogen, Obesity and Menopause -- Estrogen and Aromatase in Males and Females -- Estrogen and Bone Mass -- Estrogen, Obesity and Breast Cancer -- Adipokines and Obesity -- Hormones and Nutrient Absorption -- Insulin -- Leptin -- Obesity and Insensitivity to Leptin -- Ghrelin -- Central Nervous System and Endocrine Effects on Energy -- Summary -- References -- Consideration for Muscle Strength Measurement -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Influence of Anthropometric Variables -- Reliability of Strength Measurement -- Strength Defifits after ACL Injury and Reconstruction -- Conclusion -- References -- Determinants of Physical Health among Pregnant Women in Macao, China -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Determinants of Physical Health During Pregnancy -- Perceived Stress and Physical Health During Pregnancy -- Method -- Measurements -- Sampling -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Findings -- Discussion.

Educational Attainment -- Relationship with Family Members -- Larger Size of Residence -- Obstetric Complication and Physical Health -- Lower Perceived Stress Level and Physical Health -- Limitations -- Implications of this Study -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Cooperative Learning in Physical Education -- Abstract -- Cooperative Learning in Physical Education -- Method -- Participants -- Measures -- Research Design -- Procedure -- Results -- Psychometric Properties of MLSQ -- Descriptive Statistics -- Differences among the Groups -- Discussion -- References -- Providing Nutrition Education to Community-Dwelling Older Persons -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Design and Sample -- Intervention: Nutrition and Lifestyle Program (NLP) -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Demographic Data -- Dietary and Lifestyle Pattern: Before and after the Nutrition and Lifestyle Program -- Implications for Research and Practice -- Limitations -- References -- CWC: Design, Development and Implementation -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Phase 1: Needs Assessment (Precede) -- 1. Social -- 2. Epidemiological -- 3. Behavioral and Environmental Diagnosis -- 4. Educational/Organizational Needs -- 5. Administration and Policy Diagnosis -- Phase 1: Results and Discussion (Findings from the Needs Assessment) -- Phase 2: Objective and Program Description/Pilot Study 2003 (PROCEDE) -- Phase 2: Results and Discussion -- Pre-Intervention Results -- Post-Intervention Results -- Discussion -- Phase 3: Formative Process Evaluation (Procede) -- Phase 3: Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Maternal Nutritional Education Before and during Pregnancy -- Abstract -- Commentary -- Changes in Body Composition for Women of Reproductive Age -- Current Maternal Nutritional Status -- Optimal Weight Gain Management -- Effective Nutritional Education -- References.

Nutrition Education in the Workplace: Impact on Diet and Health -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Method -- Results and Discussion -- Approaches to Nutrition Education - What works? -- Problems Experienced in Delivering Workplace Programs -- Retention -- Program Duration and Long-Term Change -- Study Design -- Multiple Health Behaviours -- New Areas of Investigation -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.