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 |
