The ultimate goal of FAIR is to optimize the Reuse of data. To achieve this, metadata and data should be well-described and documented so that they can be replicated, understood and/or combined in different settings. Think of variable labels, codebooks, protocols and instruments used, attaching a license, …

An example for the development of a potential Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the Urban Vitality (UV) themes ‘Gezond ouder worden / Mensen in Beweging’. The goal is to ensure more uniform collection of outcome measures, based on FAIR principles (ref 1), and to facilitate reuse of data and analyses spanning …

The Netherlands came late to 19th-century industrial revolution but when modernization occurred, it prompted an almost feverish cultural and social 'Anglomania'. Elite youngsters enthusiastically appropriated sports such as cricket and football, which were introduced and promoted by English native speaker …

In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the use of health and sports-related smartphone applications (apps). This is also reflected in App-stores, which are stacked with thousands of health- and sports-apps, with new apps launched each day. These apps have great potential to monitor …

Mass participation sporting events (MPSEs) are increasing in popularity. However, little research exists into the potential value of these events for improving public health by enhancing physical activity (PA). The aim of this study is to estimate the health impact of increased physical activity as a …

Haarlem heeft en doet veel voor jong en oud. Toch is er een groot aantal jongeren dat op de middelbare schoolleeftijd stopt met sporten en actief bewegen. Vooral adolescente meiden vinden het lastig een passend sportaanbod te vinden of actief te blijven. Maar welke sport- of beweegactiviteit past bij …

PURPOSE: Several studies have reported seasonal variation in intake of food groups and certain nutrients. However, whether this could lead to a seasonal pattern of diet quality has not been addressed. We aimed to describe the seasonality of diet quality, and to examine the contribution of the food groups …