ADHD |
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
BMI |
body mass index |
BRFSS |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
CARDIA |
Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults |
CDC |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CSPAP |
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program |
DPP |
Diabetes Prevention Program |
DPPOS |
Diabetes Prevention Program Outcome Study |
DRA |
Disparity Reducing Advances Project |
DSE |
diabetes support and education |
DXA |
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry |
EPIC |
European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition |
FMD |
flow-mediated dilation |
FSIVGTT |
frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test |
HbA1c |
hemoglobin A1c |
HDL |
high-density lipoprotein |
HHS |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
ILI |
intensive lifestyle intervention |
IOM |
Institute of Medicine |
IT |
information technology |
LDL |
low-density lipoprotein |
MAP-21 |
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century |
MAQ |
Modifiable Activity Questionnaire |
MET |
metabolic equivalent of task |
MVPA |
moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity |
NHANES |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey |
NHIS |
National Health Interview Survey |
NHLBI |
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
NIDDK |
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
NIH |
National Institutes of Health |
NQLS |
Neighborhood Quality of Life Study of Adults |
NSCH |
National Survey of Children and Health |
PE |
physical education |
SAFETEA-LU |
Safe, Affordable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users |
VFC |
Virtual Fitness Center |
WHI |
Women’s Health Initiative |
WHO |
World Health Organization |