Allison J. Nihiser

1.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
17 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Allison J. Nihiser is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, General Health Professions and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Allison J. Nihiser has authored 17 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 8 papers in General Health Professions and 3 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in Allison J. Nihiser's work include Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (14 papers), Health and Lifestyle Studies (7 papers) and Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 papers). Allison J. Nihiser is often cited by papers focused on Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (14 papers), Health and Lifestyle Studies (7 papers) and Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 papers). Allison J. Nihiser collaborates with scholars based in United States, Kenya and Uganda. Allison J. Nihiser's co-authors include Sarah M. Lee, Leah Robin, Karin Coyle, Catherine N. Rasberry, B. A. Laris, Lisa A. Russell, Mary McKenna, Erica L. Odom, Diane C. Thompson and Howell Wechsler and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, PEDIATRICS and American Journal of Public Health.

In The Last Decade

Allison J. Nihiser

17 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The association between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance: A systematic review of the literature
    2011 527 citations Catherine N. Rasberry, Sarah M. Lee et al. Preventive Medicine profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Allison J. Nihiser United States 12 881 362 337 247 158 17 1.3k
Heather Del Valle Cook 7 789 0.9× 329 0.9× 427 1.3× 337 1.4× 105 0.7× 11 1.3k
Steve Kelder United States 15 1.0k 1.2× 419 1.2× 278 0.8× 334 1.4× 73 0.5× 28 1.5k
Hannah R. Thompson United States 19 701 0.8× 330 0.9× 137 0.4× 199 0.8× 136 0.9× 73 1.3k
Robert McGowan United States 8 574 0.7× 235 0.6× 341 1.0× 157 0.6× 119 0.8× 9 813
Jenna Hollis Australia 16 570 0.6× 241 0.7× 321 1.0× 321 1.3× 68 0.4× 45 1.0k
Shelia L. Broyles United States 18 1.2k 1.4× 348 1.0× 584 1.7× 459 1.9× 53 0.3× 34 1.7k
Noé C. Crespo United States 24 1.2k 1.3× 589 1.6× 272 0.8× 683 2.8× 116 0.7× 72 1.9k
Léonie Uijtdewilligen Singapore 16 731 0.8× 218 0.6× 385 1.1× 420 1.7× 27 0.2× 25 1.2k
Eveline Van Cauwenberghe Belgium 15 1.1k 1.3× 437 1.2× 518 1.5× 441 1.8× 44 0.3× 21 1.5k
Aristides M. Machado‐Rodrigues Portugal 19 619 0.7× 206 0.6× 291 0.9× 319 1.3× 32 0.2× 98 1.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Allison J. Nihiser

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Allison J. Nihiser

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All Works

17 of 17 papers shown
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Nihiser, Allison J., Susan A. Carlson, Jessica Collins, et al.. (2019). Shape Up Somerville's return on investment: Multi-group exposure generates net-benefits in a child obesity intervention. Preventive Medicine Reports. 16. 100954–100954. 15 indexed citations
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Sliwa, Sarah, et al.. (2017). Engaging Students in Physical Education: Key Challenges and Opportunities for Physical Educators in Urban Settings. Journal of Physical Education Recreation & Dance. 88(3). 43–48. 11 indexed citations
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Sliwa, Sarah, et al.. (2017). Engaging Students in Physical Education. 88. 3 indexed citations
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Demissie, Zewditu, Danice K. Eaton, Richard Lowry, Allison J. Nihiser, & Jennifer L. Foltz. (2016). Prevalence and Correlates of Missing Meals Among High School Students—United States, 2010. American Journal of Health Promotion. 32(1). 89–95. 13 indexed citations
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Heelan, Kate A., R. Todd Bartee, Allison J. Nihiser, & Bettylou Sherry. (2015). Healthier School Environment Leads to Decreases in Childhood Obesity: The Kearney Nebraska Story. Childhood Obesity. 11(5). 600–607. 29 indexed citations
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Demissie, Zewditu, Richard Lowry, Danice K. Eaton, & Allison J. Nihiser. (2014). Trends in Weight Management Goals and Behaviors Among 9th–12th Grade Students: United States, 1999–2009. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 19(1). 74–83. 13 indexed citations
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Nihiser, Allison J., et al.. (2014). Shape Up Somerville: Change in Parent Body Mass Indexes During a Child-Targeted, Community-Based Environmental Change Intervention. American Journal of Public Health. 105(2). e83–e89. 29 indexed citations
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Kim, Sonia A., Latetia V. Moore, Deborah A. Galuska, et al.. (2014). Vital signs: fruit and vegetable intake among children - United States, 2003-2010.. PubMed. 63(31). 671–6. 252 indexed citations
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Millard‐Stafford, Mindy, Jeffrey S. Becasen, Michael W. Beets, et al.. (2013). Is Physical Fitness Associated With Health in Overweight and Obese Youth? A Systematic Review. Kinesiology Review. 2(4). 233–247. 9 indexed citations
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Nihiser, Allison J., Caitlin Merlo, & Sarah Lee. (2013). Preventing Obesity through Schools. The Journal of Law Medicine & Ethics. 41(S2). 27–34. 7 indexed citations
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Foltz, Jennifer L., Ashleigh L. May, Brook Belay, et al.. (2012). Population-Level Intervention Strategies and Examples for Obesity Prevention in Children. Annual Review of Nutrition. 32(1). 391–415. 81 indexed citations
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Crawford, Patricia B., et al.. (2011). An Update on the Use and Value of School BMI Screening, Surveillance, and Reporting. Childhood Obesity. 7(6). 441–449. 7 indexed citations
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Rasberry, Catherine N., Sarah M. Lee, Leah Robin, et al.. (2011). The association between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance: A systematic review of the literature. Preventive Medicine. 52. S10–S20. 527 indexed citations breakdown →
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Freedman, David S., Janet E. Fulton, William H. Dietz, et al.. (2010). The identification of children with adverse risk factor levels by body mass index cutoffs from 2 classification systems: the Bogalusa Heart Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 92(6). 1298–1305. 12 indexed citations
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Lee, Sarah M., et al.. (2010). Correlates of Children and Parents Being Physically Active Together. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 7(6). 776–783. 30 indexed citations
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Nihiser, Allison J., Sarah M. Lee, Howell Wechsler, et al.. (2009). BMI Measurement in Schools. PEDIATRICS. 124(Supplement_1). S89–S97. 91 indexed citations
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Nihiser, Allison J., Sarah M. Lee, Howell Wechsler, et al.. (2007). Body Mass Index Measurement in Schools*. Journal of School Health. 77(10). 651–671. 166 indexed citations

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