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M. Nelson — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 43
Works: 136
Citations: 17K

Most-cited papers

Physical activity and public health in older adults: recommendation from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.
M. Nelson, W. Rejeski, S. Blair, P. Duncan +4 more
2007Circulation3,400 citations
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A randomized controlled trial of resistance exercise training to improve glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
C. Castaneda, J. Layne, Leda Munoz-Orians, P. Gordon +5 more
2002Diabetes Care889 citations Open access
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Physical Activity and Bone Health
W. Kohrt, S. Bloomfield, K. Little, M. Nelson +1 more
2004781 citations Open access
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American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association Physical Activity and Public Health in Older Adults. Recommendation From the
A. King, C. Macera, C. Castaneda-Sceppa, M. Nelson +3 more
2007543 citations
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American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand: physical activity and bone health.
W. Kohrt, S. Bloomfield, K. Little, M. Nelson +1 more
2004Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise522 citations
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A Community Intervention Reduces BMI z‐score in Children: Shape Up Somerville First Year Results
C. Economos, R. Hyatt, Jeanne P. Goldberg, A. Must +3 more
2007Obesity483 citations
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TREADMILL EXERCISE AND RESISTANCE TRAINING IN PATIENTS WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE WITH AND WITHOUT INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
M. McDermott, P. Ades, J. Guralnik, A. Dyer +19 more
2009Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)473 citations Open access
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Strength training improves muscle quality and insulin sensitivity in Hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetes
N. Brooks, J. Layne, P. Gordon, R. Roubenoff +2 more
2006International Journal of Medical Sciences422 citations Open access
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The benefits of strength training for older adults.
Rebecca A. Seguin, M. Nelson
2003American Journal of Preventive Medicine375 citations
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Higher dietary variety is associated with better nutritional status in frail elderly people.
M. Bernstein, K. Tucker, N. Ryan, E. O'Neill +4 more
2002Journal of the American Dietetic Association345 citations
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The effects of multidimensional home-based exercise on functional performance in elderly people.
M. Nelson, J. Layne, M. J. Bernstein, A. Nuernberger +7 more
2004The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences337 citations Open access
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Shape Up Somerville two-year results: a community-based environmental change intervention sustains weight reduction in children.
C. Economos, R. Hyatt, A. Must, J. Goldberg +4 more
2013Preventive Medicine207 citations
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Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating and Active Living in Rural Communities
Rebecca A. Seguin, Leah Connor, M. Nelson, A. LaCroix +1 more
2014Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism184 citations Open access
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adults: a randomized controlled trial of exercise Etiology and modification of gait instability in older
M. J. Bernstein, Maria A. Fiatarone Singh, M. Nelson, J. Layne +9 more
2005173 citations
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Linking sustainability to the healthy eating patterns of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: a modelling study.
M. McCabe, N. Blackstone, N. El-Abbadi, T. Griffin +1 more
2018Lancet Planetary Health113 citations Open access
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The built environment, physical activity, and aging in the United States: a state of the science review.
Elizabeth M Haselwandter, Michael P. Corcoran, S. Folta, R. Hyatt +2 more
2015Journal of Aging and Physical Activity109 citations
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The StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program: reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural sedentary, overweight, and obese midlife and older women.
S. Folta, A. Lichtenstein, Rebecca A. Seguin, J. Goldberg +2 more
2009American Journal of Public Health100 citations Open access
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Effect of structured physical activity on prevention of serious fall injuries in adults aged 70-89: randomized clinical trial (LIFE Study)
T. Gill, M. Pahor, J. Guralnik, M. McDermott +9 more
2016British medical journal94 citations Open access
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A home-based nutrition intervention to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods in community dwelling elders.
A. Bernstein, M. Nelson, K. Tucker, J. Layne +6 more
2002Journal of the American Dietetic Association91 citations
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A Community-Based Restaurant Initiative to Increase Availability of Healthy Menu Options in Somerville, Massachusetts: Shape Up Somerville
C. Economos, S. Folta, J. Goldberg, M. Nelson +4 more
2009Preventing Chronic Disease90 citations
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A qualitative study of leadership characteristics among women who catalyze positive community change
S. Folta, Rebecca A. Seguin, J. Ackerman, M. Nelson
2012BMC Public Health71 citations Open access
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Changes in diet and physical activity resulting from the Shape Up Somerville community intervention
S. Folta, J. Kuder, J. Goldberg, R. Hyatt +4 more
2013BMC Pediatrics70 citations Open access
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Using the Community Readiness Model to Select Communities for a Community-Wide Obesity Prevention Intervention
Sarah A. Sliwa, J. Goldberg, Valerie Clark, Bridgid Junot +7 more
2011Preventing Chronic Disease70 citations
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Strength Training and Older Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Factors Related to Exercise Adherence
Rebecca A. Seguin, C. Economos, R. Palombo, R. Hyatt +2 more
2010Journal of Aging and Physical Activity56 citations Open access
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Total body protein: a new cellular level mass and distribution prediction model.
Zi-Mian Wang, W. Shen, D. Kotler, S. Heshka +5 more
2003American Journal of Clinical Nutrition54 citations Open access
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Design and National Dissemination of the StrongWomen Community Strength Training Program
Rebecca A. Seguin, C. Economos, R. Hyatt, R. Palombo +2 more
2007Preventing Chronic Disease53 citations
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Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Midlife and Older Women: A Qualitative Study
S. Folta, J. Goldberg, A. Lichtenstein, Rebecca A. Seguin +2 more
2007Preventing Chronic Disease52 citations
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Strong Hearts, healthy communities: a rural community-based cardiovascular disease prevention program
Rebecca A. Seguin, Galen D. Eldridge, Meredith L. Graham, S. Folta +2 more
2015BMC Public Health47 citations Open access
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Study protocol: the Fueling Learning through Exercise (FLEX) study – a randomized controlled trial of the impact of school-based physical activity programs on children’s physical activity, cognitive function, and academic achievement
C. Wright, P. Duquesnay, S. Anzman‐Frasca, V. Chomitz +5 more
2016BMC Public Health46 citations Open access
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Healthier side dishes at restaurants: an analysis of children’s perspectives, menu content, and energy impacts
S. Anzman‐Frasca, Franciel Dawes, Sarah A. Sliwa, Peter R. Dolan +3 more
2014International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity43 citations Open access
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Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities: A Community-Based Randomized Trial for Rural Women
Rebecca A. Seguin, Lynn Paul, S. Folta, M. Nelson +5 more
2018Obesity40 citations Open access
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Activity-Related Energy Expenditure in Older Adults: A Call for More Research
Katherine S. Hall, M. Morey, C. Dutta, T. Manini +6 more
2014Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise39 citations Open access
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Improved Physical Fitness Among Older Female Participants in a Nationally Disseminated, Community-Based Exercise Program
Rebecca A. Seguin, Eleanor Heidkamp-Young, J. Kuder, M. Nelson
2012Health Education & Behavior36 citations Open access
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Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults
R. Sequin, J. Epping, D. Buchner, R. Bloch +1 more
200236 citations
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Effects of Long-Term Resistance Training and Detraining on Strength and Physical Activity in Older Women
M. Porter, M. Nelson, M. F. Fiatarone Singh, J. Layne +5 more
200234 citations
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Changes in diet and physical activity resulting from the Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities randomized cardiovascular disease risk reduction multilevel intervention trial
S. Folta, Lynn Paul, M. Nelson, D. Strogatz +5 more
2019International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity32 citations Open access
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Examining the Associations between Walk Score, Perceived Built Environment, and Physical Activity Behaviors among Women Participating in a Community-Randomized Lifestyle Change Intervention Trial: Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities
B. K. Lo, Meredith L. Graham, S. Folta, Lynn Paul +7 more
2019International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health28 citations Open access
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The StrongWomen Change Clubs: Engaging Residents to Catalyze Positive Change in Food and Physical Activity Environments
Rebecca A. Seguin, S. Folta, Mackenzie Sehlke, M. Nelson +3 more
2014Journal of Environmental and Public Health28 citations Open access
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National Dissemination of StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts: A Community-Based Program to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Midlife and Older Women.
S. Folta, Rebecca A. Seguin, K. Chui, Valerie Clark +6 more
2015American Journal of Public Health26 citations Open access
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Children's perceptions of weight, obesity, nutrition, physical activity and related health and socio-behavioural factors
C. Economos, P. Bakun, Julia Bloom Herzog, Peter R. Dolan +4 more
2012Public Health Nutrition25 citations Open access
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The Vitality, Independence, and Vigor in the Elderly 2 Study (VIVE2): Design and methods.
D. Kirn, A. Koochek, K. Reid, Å. von Berens +11 more
2015Contemporary Clinical Trials21 citations Open access
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The Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities Program 2.0: An RCT Examining Effects on Simple 7
R. Seguin-Fowler, D. Strogatz, Meredith L. Graham, Galen D. Eldridge +5 more
2020American Journal of Preventive Medicine20 citations Open access
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Three-compartment model: critical evaluation based on neutron activation analysis.
A. Silva, W. Shen, Zi-Mian Wang, J. Aloia +4 more
2004American Journal of Physiology. Endocrinology and Metabolism20 citations
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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.
Michael P. Corcoran, M. Nelson, J. Sacheck, K. Reid +4 more
2017Journal of Aging and Physical Activity17 citations
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Recruitment of Mobility Limited Older Adults Into a Facility-Led Exercise-Nutrition Study: The Effect of Social Involvement.
Michael P. Corcoran, M. Nelson, J. Sacheck, K. Reid +3 more
2016The gerontologist17 citations Open access
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Healthy Kids Out of School: Using Mixed Methods to Develop Principles for Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Out-of-School Settings in the United States
Sarah A. Sliwa, Shanti Sharma, W. Dietz, Peter R. Dolan +4 more
2014Preventing Chronic Disease16 citations Open access
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Strong Hearts for New York: a multilevel community-based randomized cardiovascular disease risk reduction intervention for rural women
Rebecca A. Seguin, Meredith L. Graham, Galen D. Eldridge, M. Nelson +3 more
2019Contemporary Clinical Trials14 citations Open access
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The StrongWomen–Healthy Hearts program in Pennsylvania: RE-AIM analysis
S. Folta, A. Lichtenstein, Rebecca A. Seguin, J. Goldberg +5 more
2015Translational Behavioral Medicine14 citations Open access
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Parent perspectives on nutrition and physical activity during out-of-school time.
S. Anzman‐Frasca, Molly B. Newman, Heather M. Angstrom, Shanti Sharma +3 more
2014Journal of nutrition education and behavior13 citations
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Cost-effectiveness of a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention intervention in medically underserved rural areas
Hua Wang, D. Kenkel, Meredith L. Graham, Lynn Paul +4 more
2019BMC Health Services Research11 citations Open access
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