Miriam E Nelson

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1 A community intervention reduces BMI z-score in children: Shape Up Somerville first year results. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2007 3.37
2 American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand: physical activity and bone health. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2004 2.91
3 A randomized controlled trial of resistance exercise training to improve glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2002 2.91
4 Strength training improves muscle quality and insulin sensitivity in Hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetes. Int J Med Sci 2006 1.52
5 The benefits of strength training for older adults. Am J Prev Med 2003 1.52
6 Shape Up Somerville two-year results: a community-based environmental change intervention sustains weight reduction in children. Prev Med 2013 1.32
7 Higher dietary variety is associated with better nutritional status in frail elderly people. J Am Diet Assoc 2002 1.24
8 Television viewing is associated with prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Hispanic elders. Diabetes Care 2007 1.14
9 Design and national dissemination of the StrongWomen Community Strength Training Program. Prev Chronic Dis 2007 1.13
10 Using the Community Readiness Model to select communities for a community-wide obesity prevention intervention. Prev Chronic Dis 2011 1.00
11 The StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program: reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural sedentary, overweight, and obese midlife and older women. Am J Public Health 2009 1.00
12 Total body protein: a new cellular level mass and distribution prediction model. Am J Clin Nutr 2003 0.98
13 A home-based nutrition intervention to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods in community dwelling elders. J Am Diet Assoc 2002 0.95
14 Factors related to cardiovascular disease risk reduction in midlife and older women: a qualitative study. Prev Chronic Dis 2007 0.92
15 Three-compartment model: critical evaluation based on neutron activation analysis. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2004 0.92
16 Healthier side dishes at restaurants: an analysis of children's perspectives, menu content, and energy impacts. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2014 0.88
17 Strength training and older women: a cross-sectional study examining factors related to exercise adherence. J Aging Phys Act 2010 0.85
18 Improved physical fitness among older female participants in a nationally disseminated, community-based exercise program. Health Educ Behav 2012 0.85
19 Changes in diet and physical activity resulting from the Shape Up Somerville community intervention. BMC Pediatr 2013 0.84
20 Activity-related energy expenditure in older adults: a call for more research. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2014 0.84
21 Factors related to leader implementation of a nationally disseminated community-based exercise program: a cross-sectional study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2008 0.80
22 The built environment, physical activity, and aging in the United States: a state of the science review. J Aging Phys Act 2014 0.78
23 Household and family factors related to weight status in first through third graders: a cross-sectional study in Eastern Massachusetts. BMC Pediatr 2014 0.76
24 A qualitative study of leadership characteristics among women who catalyze positive community change. BMC Public Health 2012 0.75
25 Further evidence for the benefits of walking. Am J Clin Nutr 2008 0.75
26 Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary, overweight women: strategies for the cardiovascular specialist. Curr Opin Cardiol 2010 0.75
27 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. J Aging Phys Act 2017 0.75
28 Toward optimal health: promoting physical activity in women. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2009 0.75