Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Active commuting to school and association with physical activity and weight among US youth - (Abstract Only)

Mendoza, J., Watson, K., Cerin, E., Baranowski, T., Nicklas, T. 2009. Active commuting to school and association with physical activity and weight among US youth [abstract]. In: Active Living Research Annual Conference Abstract Book, February 18-20, 2009, San Diego, California p. 136-137.

A comparison of the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the United States (US) and Korea in young adults aged 20 to 39 years - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, J., Mendoza, J.A., O'Neil, C.E., Hilmers, D.C., Liu, Y., Nicklas, T.A. 2008. A comparison of the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the United States (US) and Korea in young adults aged 20 to 39 years. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 17(3):471-482.

Are energy dense diets also nutrient dense? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nicklas, T.A., O'Neil, C.E., Mendoza, J., Liu, Y., Zakeri, I.F., Berenson, G.S. 2008. Are energy dense diets also nutrient dense? Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 27(5):553-560.

Nutrient quality of fast food kids meals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Donnell, S.I., Hoerr, S.L., Mendoza, J.A., Tsuei-Goh, E. 2008. Nutrient quality of fast food kids meals. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 88(5):1388-1395.

Pilot Evaluation of a Walking School Bus Program in a Low-Income Urban Community - (Abstract Only)

Mendoza, J.A., Levinger, D., Johnston, B. 2008. Pilot evaluation of a walking school bus program in a low-income urban community [abstract]. Seventh Annual Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, May 21-24, 2008, Banff, Alberta, Canada. p. 132.

Television Viewing, Computer Use, Obesity, And Adiposity In US Preschool Children - (Abstract Only)

Mendoza, J., Zimmerman, F., Christakis, D. 2008. Television viewing, computer use, obesity, and adiposity in US preschool children [abstract]. Seventh Annual Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, May 21-24, 2008, Banff, Alberta, Canada. p. 98.

Childhood Obesity and Association with Lower Diet Quality in US Children - (Abstract Only)

Mendoza, J.A., Shetty, P., Nicklas, T., Liu, H., Chang, S. 2008. Childhood obesity and association with lower diet quality in US children [abstract]. Pediatric Academic Societies. Abstract No. 4474.37. Available: http://www.abstracts2view.com/pas/view.php?nu=PAS08L1_2073&terms=.

Impact of a School Nutrition Policy to Middle School Students Dietary Energy Density - (Abstract Only)

Mendoza, J.A., Watson, K., Cullen, K. 2008. Impact of a school nutrition policy to middle school students dietary energy density [abstract]. Pediatric Academic Societies. Abstract No. 5508.6. Available: http://www.abstracts2view.com/pas/view.php?nu=PAS08L1_1877&terms=.

Television viewing, computer use, obesity, and adiposity in US preschool children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mendoza, J.A., Zimmerman, F.J., Christatkis, D.A. 2007. Television viewing, computer use, obesity, and adiposity in US preschool children. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity [serial online]. 4:44. Available: http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/pdf/1479-5868-4-44.pdf.