The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that provides high-quality articles with quick publication times and broad visibility in the public domain. This journal focuses on enhancing the understanding of how behaviors influence diet and physical activity. It stands out by examining these issues from various perspectives, including populations, groups, and individuals, while also covering areas like epidemiology, behavioral research, theoretical frameworks, and measurement techniques. IJBNPA places a strong emphasis on studies from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews (with or without meta-analyses), and observational research. It also considers other types of research such as innovative methodological papers, thorough qualitative studies, debate articles, and commentaries. However, IJBNPA only publishes pilot studies in rare cases and does not accept protocol papers or letters to the editor.

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Six-month intervention effect of a digital movement behavior intervention on parent- and child intermediary outcomes-results from the Let's Grow randomized controlled trial - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

1 week ago | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Johanna Sandborg |Katherine L Downing |Liliana Orellana |Rachael Taylor |Lisa Barnett |Valerie Carson | +1 more

Research Open access Published: Show authorsInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 22, Article number: 78 (2025) Cite this articleAbstractParental-focused interventions often aim to improve child health behaviors by changing parenting practices and cognitions and supporting child skill development.
Population level effects of the active kids program on children and adolescents' physical activity and sport participation in NSW, Australia

1 month ago | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Katherine Owen |Bridget Foley |Lindsey Reece |William Bellew |Adrian Bauman

Research Open access Published: Show authorsInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 22, Article number: 65 (2025) Cite this articleAbstractActive Kids was a universal program that aimed to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation programs for all school-enrolled children and adolescents (4.5-18 years) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia through provision of $100 vouchers.
Parental use of structure-based and autonomy support feeding practices with children with avid eating behaviour: an Ecological Momentary Assessment study - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

1 month ago | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Katie Edwards |Abigail Pickard |Claire Farrow |Emma Haycraft |Moritz Herle |Clare H Llewellyn | +3 more

This novel Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) study examined parental mood, feeding goals and contextual predictors of parents' use of structure-based and autonomy support feeding practices to manage preschool children's (aged 3-5 years) avid eating behaviour. Findings showed that parental mood, goals and context predicted parents' use of a variety of structure-based and autonomy support feeding practices.
Maintenance effects of a multilevel workplace intervention to reduce sedentary time: twenty-four-month follow-up of the group randomized clinical trial 'Stand and Move at Work' - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

2 months ago | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Krista S. Leonard |Miranda L. Larouche |Nathan R. Mitchell |Sarah A. Rydell |Sarah L. Mullane |Matthew P. Buman | +3 more

All worksites ( N = 24) were retained (12 per study arm) in each region/sector stratum through 24-months. Figure 1 presents an updated CONSORT diagram to the original trial extending retention through 24-months. A total of 464 participants (248 STAND + , 216 MOVE + ; 19 ± 6 per worksite; 45.8 ± 10.6 years of age, 73% female) were retained from baseline for the 24-month follow up with an overall 24-month participant retention rate of 74%.
Elementary school compliance with a state recess minimum requirement by racial and geographic factors: a cross-sectional study

Mar 29, 2025 | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Erin Howie |Samantha M. Harden |Daheia Barr-Anderson |Christopher Long

Research Open access Published: Show authorsInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 22, Article number: 37 (2025) Cite this articleAbstractRecess is a part of school-based physical activity promotion offered worldwide with equitable recess access a social justice issue. From a policy perspective, in the U.S. few states currently require elementary school recess and little is known about its implementation.
The effectiveness of digital physical activity interventions in older adults: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Dec 19, 2024 | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Stephanie Alley |Kim Waters |Felix Parker |Samantha Fien |Amanda L Rebar |Corneel Vandelanotte

The PRISMA guidelines were followed in the conduct and reporting of this systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analyses [27]. The databases searched included CINAHL Complete (via EBSCOhost), SPORTDiscus (via EBSCOhost), Web of Science, MEDLINE (via OVID), PubMed, PsycINFO (via OVID), Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library.
Prospective associations of infant food exposures and appetitive traits with early childhood diet quality - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Dec 19, 2024 | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Tonja R Nansel |Leah M Lipsky |Kyle S Burger |Grace E. Shearrer |Anna Maria Siega-Riz |Yong Ma | +1 more

Data are from the Pregnancy Eating Attributes Study (PEAS) and Sprouts follow-up study, a prospective observational cohort followed from the first trimester of pregnancy through the offspring’s early childhood [38]. PEAS participants were recruited from two university-based obstetrics clinics in Chapel Hill, North Carolina from November 2014 through October 2016.
Correction: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multiple health behaviour change intervention in people aged between 45 and 75 years: a cluster randomized controlled trial in primary care (EIRA study) | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physi

Dec 10, 2024 | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Martín Miguel |María Victoria |José Ángel |Universitat de Girona

Correction: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multiple health behaviour change intervention in people aged between 45 and 75 years: a cluster randomized controlled trial in primary care (EIRA study) Correction Open access Published: 09 December 2024 International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity volume 21, Article number: 138 (2024) Cite this article The Original Article was published on 02 July 2021 Correction: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 18, 88 (2021)...
Can nudge interventions targeting healthy food purchases in real-world grocery stores reduce diet-related health disparities? A pooled analysis of four controlled trials | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity | Full Text

Dec 3, 2024 | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | S. Coosje |Amsterdam UMC |Joline WJ

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Physical activity and mental health: a systematic review and best-evidence synthesis of mediation and moderation studies - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nov 28, 2024 | ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com | Western Sydney

Despite an increasing number of studies demonstrating positive effects of PA on mental health, the underlying mechanisms responsible for mental health benefits have still not been well established. Variables that influence the strength and direction of the relationship have also not been well understood. By systematically combining results from many studies, we now have more conclusive evidence of 27 different mediators, 12 with strong evidence and 15 with moderate evidence.