Physical Activity: Moving Toward Obesity Solutions: Workshop Summary (2015)
Chapter: Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations
| 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 |
