Physical Activity and Nutrition

Original Article

December 30, 2025

Validation of the arabic multidimensional facebook intensity scale and its relationships with life satisfaction, happiness, and physical activity

Hilmi Jelleli, Nashwan Nashwan, Omar Hindawi, et al.

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):1-14.

[Purpose] Despite Facebook’s widespread use in Arab countries, validated Arabic tools to assess the intensity of its use and related psychological and behavioral outcomes are lacking. This study aims to...

Original Article

December 30, 2025

Comparison of Cosmos caudatus extract and vitamin C effects on antioxidant response and bone metabolism in rats under high-intensity exercise-induced oxidative stress

Gadis Meinar Sari, Idha Kusumawati, Siti Khaerunnisa, et al.

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):15-22.

[Purpose] High-intensity exercise increases oxidative stress, disrupts bone remodeling and accelerate bone loss. While vitamin C is commonly used to counteract these effects, high doses may act as pro-oxidants. Cosmos...

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December 30, 2025

Food frequency questionnaire for Japanese athletes: validation with junior high school athletes

Yosuke Nagashima, Masaharu Kagawa, Akiko Horikawa, et al.

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):23-31.

[Purpose] To investigate the validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) developed for Japanese athletes (FFQJA) among junior high school students. [Methods] Sixty-four junior high school soccer players (13-15 years old)...

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December 30, 2025

Associations between walk ratio and osteoporosis and sarcopenia in community-dwelling older women

Minjun Kim, Soo Hyun Park, Inhwan Lee

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):32-39.

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to analyze the associations between walk ratio and the prevalence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia among older women in the community. [Methods] A total of...

Original Article

December 30, 2025

Validation of the 5-minute running test as a physiological indicator of aerobic fitness

Jong-Ho Park, Keun-Ok An, Seong-Eon Kim

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):40-47.

[Purpose] This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the 5-minute running test (5RFT) as a field-based assessment of aerobic fitness by examining its correlation with maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)...

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December 30, 2025

Seven-day supplementation with piceatannol does not improve endothelial function at rest or after exercise: a pilot study

Nobukazu Kasai, Kanon Hayashi, Masaki Kito, et al.

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):48-56.

[Purpose] Piceatannol, a polyphenolic compound found in high concentrations in passion fruit, has been reported to exert multiple physiological effects in preclinical studies, including vascular relaxation and increased expression of...

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December 30, 2025

Effects of a 12-week combined exercise-nutrition intervention on body composition, physical fitness, and lifestyle disease indicators in women with normal weight obesity

Dasom Heo, Man-Gyoon Lee, Won-Sang Jung

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):57-63.

[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of 12 weeks of nutrition education and combined exercise training on body composition, physical fitness, and lifestyle disease indicators in women with normal weight...

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December 30, 2025

Alterations in energy expenditure and muscle performance following short-term muscle immobilization and rehabilitative exercise in mice

Sunghwan Kyun, Gyuli Kwon, Deunsol Hwang, et al.

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):64-74.

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the systemic metabolic and functional consequences of short-term hindlimb immobilization and to determine the role of rehabilitative exercise in facilitating recovery of muscle mass,...

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December 30, 2025

The effects of a 16-week periodized linear strength training program incorporating landmine exercises on physical performance in professional female volleyball players

Byoung Jae Park, Min Young Jang, Se Young Seon

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):75-82.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a linear periodization training program combined with barbell-based landmine exercises on physical fitness factors related to performance enhancement...

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December 30, 2025

A study on the nutritional intake status and nutrition awareness of Korean national athletes with disabilities

Ji Young Kim, Sung Yeon Kim, Sung Mi Lee, et al.

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):83-91.

[Purpose] This study was conducted to provide basic data for nutritional strategies to enhance athletic performance in athletes with disabilities by analyzing their nutritional intake, sport-specific comparisons, and awareness of...

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December 30, 2025

Metabolic syndrome and related factors in early-old and late-old cancer survivors

Sookyung Jeong, Minjeong An

Phys Act Nutr. 2025;29(4):92-99.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of, and factors associated with, metabolic syndrome in older cancer survivors by comparing early-old (65–74 years) and late-old (≥75...