Calling Mid-Career Researchers! Apply now for the 3rd edition of the Building Future Leaders Program
ISBNPA is excited to launch the 3rd edition of the Building Future Leaders course – an online, international leadership development opportunity for Mid-Career Researchers (MCRs).
What’s new @ISBNPA: February 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about ISBNPA’s latest activities and discover what’s coming up. Click on this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf below.

March 9 (1700 UTC): Physical Activity in a Changing World: Advancing Whole Health, Climate Action, and Political Priority – a Webinar hosted by UTHealth Houston
ISBNPA is delighted to inform you about the upcoming webinar featuring several of our current and former Executive Committee members. The event is organized by
Children and Families SIG: February 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about the latest activities from the Children and Families SIG. Click on this [LINK] to read the online version (available in Feb 16,

March 17, 2026 (2100 UTC). Children and Families SIG Webinar: Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) in advancing physical activity and nutrition research
Title: Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) in advancing physical activity and nutrition research When: March 17, 2026, 21:00 UTC Who: Speakers: Abi Pickard, University of Edinburgh,

February 13 (0900 UTC): Communicating systems approaches to a diverse range of audiences. A Systems Science Webinar
Title: Communicating systems approaches to a diverse range of audiences When February 13, 2026, 09:00-10:30 GMT Who: Speakers: Abstract Effectively communicating systems approaches is essential
Hot Topics
ISBNPA / ISPAH joint webinar: WHO Global Action Plan on PA; Sept 5, 2017 (9 pm UK time)
WHO Global Action Plan on PA ISBNPA / ISPAH joint webinar with Fionna Bull, Charlie Foster and Jo Salmon, Sept 5, 2017 (9 pm UK time).
Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/a63f9d16a22813e966858a512be5123a
ISBNPA is a partner for the development of the Global Action Plan to Promote Physical Activity, promoted by the WHO
ISBNPA is a partner for the development of the Global Action Plan to Promote Physical Activity, promoted by the WHO
Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) Terminology Consensus Project: presentation @ ISBNPA 2017 and IJBNPA
SBRN presented the Terminology Consensus Project in the ISBNPA 2017 Annual Meeting in Victoria, June 10.
The consensus is published on IJBNPA on the same day; a proof of its importance to the ISBNPA research community.
Sugar Taxes: ISBNPA endorses Society of Behavioral Medicine Position Statement
Sugar Taxes: ISBNPA endorses Society of Behavioral Medicine Position Statement
Happy Academic Blog – by Kylie Ball
Past President and ISBNPA Fellow Kylie Ball has recently launched a new blog, ‘Happy Academic’
Attention! ISBNPA registration copycat website
Member News
Supporting Documents for the Annual General Meeting of the Members 2026, June 23, 2030 UTC
This page contains the documentation for the upcoming AGM on June 23, 2026, at 2030 UTC. Slide deck AGM 2026 The meeting link was sent
Nominees for the ISBNPA 2025 2026 Elections
Dear ISBNPA Members, The voting period for the ISBNPA Executive Committee 2025-2026 elections is now open until December 14, 2025, and your participation is crucial
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2026 Elections
If you are an ISBNPA member we invite you to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions – President-elect (2026-2027,
Supporting Documents for the Annual General Meeting of the Members 2025, June 24, 10AM UTC
This page contains the documentation for the upcoming AGM on June 24, 2025, at 10AM UTC. FOLDER AGM 2025 The link for the meeting was
Nominees for the ISBNPA 2025 Elections
Dear ISBNPA Members, We are reaching out to remind you of an important opportunity to shape the future of our organization. The voting period for
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2025 Elections
As part of the ISBNPA community (current member or not) you are invited to submit nominations (only ISBNPA members can be nominated) for the election
Behind the scenes
Sofia Franco appointed Assistant to the Executive Director
ISBNPA is pleased to announce that Sofia Franco has been selected as the Society’s new Assistant to the Executive Director for Operations and Communications. Sofia is a
Supporting Documents for the Annual General Meeting of the Members 2026, June 23, 2030 UTC
This page contains the documentation for the upcoming AGM on June 23, 2026, at 2030 UTC. Slide deck AGM 2026 The meeting link was sent
Your ISBNPA, Your Voice
Vote Here – and Thank You! Thirty-second answers and results Click the link, post your answer and see the results gathered so far. What’s the
Call for Nominations – ISBNPA Awards 2026
Please consider the following links to participate in our annual meeting awards nominations. The deadline is January 31, 2026. * Tom Baranowski ISBNPA Award https://forms.gle/sahyvKpYPsMHyTSp6
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2026 Elections
If you are an ISBNPA member we invite you to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions – President-elect (2026-2027,
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program is the recipient of the MS Nanney ISBNPA Award 2025 (Commendation for Impact)
The award The MS Nanney award is a prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity to
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Journal News
Call for IJBNPA’s Editor-in-Chief
Job Description We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief for IJBNPA to handle new submissions, and continue to enhance the journal’s quality and reputation. IJBNPA is currently a
IJBNPA – Call for Expressions of Interest; Editorial Board Members
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA) is the official journal of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA).

IJBNPA AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT, @ISBNPAXChange 2020
IJBNPA AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT The IJBNPA editorial team has recently identified the winners for their annual prizes and we are delighted to announce and congratulate
6.037 new Impact Factor for IJBNPA (2018-2019)
IJBNPA Impact Factor is now 6.037, up from last year’s 5.548
Call for expressions of interest | Associate Editors
IJBNPA is recruiting new Associate Editors to strenghten and complement the team.
New IJBNPA Impact Factor – 4.396: Top Journal in the Area of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
The 2016′ IF list was released on June 14th, 2016. IJBNPA is now the top journal of the area
Opportunities
The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths – Free MOOC organized by our colleagues from the University of Newcastle, Australia
Join this free MOOC course led by Professor Clare E. Collins and Associate Professor Tracy Burrows, who active ISBNPA members and are offering this excellent
Workshop Submissions – ISBNPA 2022
If you’re interested in presenting a workshop at the #ISBNPA2022 conference in Phoenix AZ, USA you can submit an expression of interest form until September
Open call for ISBNPA 2022, Phoenix Satellite Meetings
If you’re interested in organizing an ISBNPA satellite meeting at the 2020 ISBNPA conference you can complete an expression of interest form until September 30, 2019.
Learn all about the Student Training Resources available in the US
Learn all about the Student Training Resources available in the US
National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop on innovative technology for capturing of diet and eating behaviors in real-world settings
Eliciting Novel Ideas for Diet Assessment Technology from Nutrition Researchers
ISBNPA Webinar SIG Aging. Rethinking “Healthy Aging”: Outcomes and Interventions
ISBNPA Webinar SIG Aging. Rethinking “Healthy Aging”: Outcomes and Interventions
Calendar May 15, 7pm, GMT
ISBNPA - Talking Points
Let us not ignore body weight gain (by Annie S. Anderson)
