Publications

Explore our collection of articles and publications designed to educate, inspire, and support your journey in health and wellness. From evidence-based insights on nutrition and fitness to practical guidance for wellness professionals, our resources reflect our commitment to lifelong learning, informed choices, and empowering both individuals and communities.

Tennant, G. A. (2017). Body satisfaction & healthy behaviors in obese African American women. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.

Books

Peer-reviewed articles

Tennant, G. A. (2015). Relationships between body areas satisfaction, exercise, and mood in obese African American women. Journal of Black Psychology, 1-26. DOI: 10.1177/0095798414560438

Tennant, G. A. (2014). Nutrition and Pregnancy: Folate and Folic Acid. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 29(3), 25-28.

Tennant, G. A. (2014). Preventing childhood obesity by managing pregnancy weight gain. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 29(2), 41-45.

Tennant, G. A. (2014). Exercise and women’s health. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 29(2), 31-36.

Annesi, J. J., Tennant, G. A., & Mareno (2014). Treatment-associated changes in body composition, health behaviors, and mood as predictors of change in body satisfaction in obese women: Effects of age and race/ethnicity. Health Education & Behavior. doi:10.1177/1090198114531783

Annesi, J. J., & Tennant, G. A. (2014). Generalization of theory-based predictions for improved nutrition to adults with morbid obesity: Implications of initiating exercise. International Journal of Clinical Health & Psychology, 14(1), 1-8. doi:10.1016/S1697-2600(14)70031-6

Annesi J. J., & Tennant, G. A. (2013). Mediation of social cognitive theory variables in the relationship of exercise and improved eating in severely obese adults. Psychology, Health, & Medicine, 18(6), 714-724. doi:10.1080/13548506.2013.766354

Annesi J. J., Smith, A. E., & Tennant, G. A. (2013). Cognitive-behavioral physical activity treatment in African-American preschoolers: Effects of age, sex, and BMI. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 49(2), E128–E132. doi:10.1111/jpc.12082

Annesi J. J., Smith, A. E., & Tennant, G. A. (2013). Effects of the Start For Life treatment on physical activity in primarily African American preschool children of ages 3-5 years. Psychology, Health, and Medicine, 18(3), 300-309. doi:10.1080/13548506.2012.712704

Annesi J. J., Smith, A. E., & Tennant, G. A. (2013). Reducing high BMI in African American preschoolers: Effects of a behaviorally based physical activity treatment on caloric expenditure. Southern Medical Journal, 106(8), 456-459.

Annesi J. J., Smith, A. E., & Tennant, G. A. (2012). Effects of a cognitive-behaviorally based physical activity treatment for 4- and 5-year-old children attending U.S. preschools. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 20(4), 562-566. doi:10.1007/s12529-013-9361-7.

Annesi, J. J., & Tennant, G. A. (2012). From morbid obesity to a healthy weight using cognitive-behavioral methods: A woman’s three-year process with one and one-half years of weight maintenance. Permanente Journal, 16(4), 54-59.

Annesi, J. J., Tennant, G., Chapman, A., & Sewell, K. (2012). Effects of the Coach Approach intervention on psychological predictors of exercise and subsequent changes in glucose metabolism, cardiorespiratory functioning, and body composition. A pilot project of the Interior Health of British Columbia and a local YMCA. Archives of Exercise in Health and Disease, 3, 162-167.

Annesi, J. J., Unruh, J. L., Marti, C. N., Gorjala, S., & Tennant, G. (2011). Effects of THE COACH APPROACH® intervention on adherence to exercise in obese women: Assessing mediation of social cognitive theory factors. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82, 99-108.

Annesi, J, J., Tennant, G., Westcott, W. L., Faigenbaum, A. D., & Smith, A. E. (2009). Effects of the Youth Fit for Life protocol on physiological, psychological and behavioral factors at YMCA Calgary after-school care sites. Psychological Reports, 104(3), 879-95.

Unpublished research

Tennant, G. A., Doyle-Baker, P. K. (2009). Does a 12-week YMCA healthy kid initiative improve body composition, diet (fruit and vegetable consumption), fitness level, and exercise self-concept in those aged 5-12.

Tennant, G. A., Doyle-Baker, P. K. (2004). Attitudes towards compliance to physical activity in older YMCA members.