Nilda Cosco

Cosco, N. G. G., Wells, N. M. M., Zhang, D., Goodell, L. S., Monsur, M., Xu, T., & Moore, R. C. C. (2022). Hands-on childcare garden intervention: A randomized controlled trial to assess effects on fruit and vegetable identification, liking, and consumption among children aged 3-5 years in North Carolina. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.993637

Moore, R., & Cosco, N. (2021). Preschool Outdoor Play and Learning Environments: Best Practice Toolkit. In N. G. Cosco (Ed.), Natural Learning Initiative (2nd ed.). Retrieved from Natural Learning Initiative, NC State University website: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit

Cosco, N. G., Wells, N. M., Monsur, M., Goodell, L. S., Zhang, D., Xu, T., … Moore, R. C. (2021). Research Design, Protocol, and Participant Characteristics of COLEAFS: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Childcare Garden Intervention. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(24). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182413066

Stevenson, K. T., Moore, R., Cosco, N., Floyd, M. F., Sullivan, W., Brink, L., … Zaplatosch, J. (2020). A national research agenda supporting green schoolyard development and equitable access to nature. ELEMENTA-SCIENCE OF THE ANTHROPOCENE, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.406

Stevenson, M. R., N, C., Mf, F., W, S., & L, B. (2020). A national research agenda supporting green schoolyard development and equitable access to nature. Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene, 8(1).

Cosco, N., Sledge, B., Moore, R., & Bradley, L. (2020). Gardening Activity Guide. In Natural Learning Initiative. Retrieved from Natural Learning Initiative, College of Design, NC State University website: https://naturalearning.org/gardening-activity-guide/

Moore, R., & Cosco, N. (2020). Re-Naturing Urban Childhood: A Sustainable Development Strategy. In C. Gallis (Ed.), Forests and Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-5029-2

Cosco, N., & Moore, R. (2019). Creating Inclusive Naturalized Outdoor Play Environments. In R. E. Tremblay, M. Boivin, P. RDeV, M. eds. Brussoni, & topic (Eds.), Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. Retrieved from http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/outdoor-play/according-experts/creating-inclusive-naturalized-outdoor-play-environments

Moore, R., & Cosco, N. (2019). Early Childhood Outdoor Play and Learning Spaces (ECOPALS):Achieving Design Quality. In R. E. Tremblay, M. Boivin, P. RDeV, M. eds. Brussoni, & topic (Eds.), Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. Retrieved from http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/outdoor-play/according-experts/early-childhood-outdoor-play-and-learning-spaces-ecopals-achieving

Cosco, N., & Moore, R. (2019, March). Impact of Naturalized Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments: Research Brief. . Retrieved from The Natural Learning Initiative. NC State University website: https://naturalearning.org/Research+Brief

Cosco, N., Moore, R., Monsur, M., & Goodell, L. S. (2018). Outdoor Learning Environments as Active Food Systems: Effectiveness of the Preventing Obesity by Design Gardening Component. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(7), S118–S119. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JNEB.2018.04.263

Islam, M. Z., Moore, R., & Cosco, N. (2016). Child-Friendly, Active, Healthy Neighborhoods: Physical Characteristics and Children's Time Outdoors. ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR, 48(5), 711–736. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916514554694

Smith, W. R., Moore, R., Cosco, N., Wesoloski, J., Danninger, T., Ward, D. S., … Ries, N. (2016). Increasing Physical Activity in Childcare Outdoor Learning Environments: The Effect of Setting Adjacency Relative to Other Built Environment and Social Factors. ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR, 48(4), 550–578. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916514551048

Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., Smith, W. R., Edwards, M. B., Schultz, C. L., Baran, P., … Suau, L. J. (2015). Social and Environmental Factors Related to Boys’ and Girls’ Park-Based Physical Activity. Preventing Chronic Disease, 12(E97). https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd12.140532

Boldemann, C. S. (2015). The Health-Promoting Potential of Preschool Outdoor Environments: Linking Research to Policy . In G. & L. Morhayim (Eds.), Revisiting “Social Factors”: Advancing Research Into People and Place. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Cosco, N. G., Moore, R. C., & Smith, W. R. (2014). Childcare Outdoor Renovation as a Built Environment Health Promotion Strategy: Evaluating the Preventing Obesity by Design Intervention. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 28(3), S27–S32. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.130430-quan-208

Baran, P. K., Smith, W. R., Moore, R. C., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Cosco, N., & Danninger, T. (2014). Park Use Among Youth and Adults: Examination of Individual, Social, and Urban Form Factors. Environment & Behavior, 46(6), 768–800. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916512470134

Moore, R., & Cosco, N. (2014). The Outdoor Learning Environment Toolkit. In E. (Ed.), Natural Learning Initiative. Natural Learning Initiative, North Carolina State University.

Raustorp, A., Pagels, P., Boldemann, C., Cosco, N., Soderstrom, M., & Martensson, F. (2012). Accelerometer Measured Level of Physical Activity Indoors and Outdoors During Preschool Time in Sweden and the United States. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 9(6), 801–808. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.9.6.801

Refshauge, A. D., Stigsdotter, U. K., & Cosco, N. G. (2012). Adults’ motivation for bringing their children to park playgrounds. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 11(4), 396–405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2012.06.002

Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Smith, W. R., Baran, P. K., Moore, R. C., Cosco, N. G., … Fang, K. (2011). Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 41(3), 258–265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2011.04.013

Boldemann, C., Dal, H., Martensson, F., Cosco, N., Moore, R., Bieber, B., … Soderstrom, M. (2011, April). Preschool outdoor play environment may combine promotion of children's physical activity and sun protection. Further evidence from Southern Sweden and North Carolina. SCIENCE & SPORTS, Vol. 26, pp. 72–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2011.01.007

Cosco, N. G., Moore, R. C., & Islam, M. Z. (2010). Behavior Mapping: A Method for Linking Preschool Physical Activity and Outdoor Design. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 42(3), 513–519. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e3181cea27a

Moore, R. C., & Cosco, N. G. (2010). Using behaviour mapping to investigate healthy outdoor environments for children and families: Conceptual framework, procedures and applications. In Innovative Approaches to Researching Landscape and Health: Open Space: People Space 2 (pp. 33–73). https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203853252

Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M., Moore, R., Baran, P., Danninger, T., Smith, W., & Cosco, N. (2009). Adaptation of the System for Observing Physical Activity and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) to Assess Age Groupings of Children. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 6(6), 699–707. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.6.6.699

Sensory Integration and Contact with Nature: Designing Outdoor Inclusive Environments. (2009). North American Montessori Teachers Association. NAMTA Journal. Retrieved from https://shop.montessori-namta.org/products/sensory-integration-and-contact-with-nature-designing-outdoor-inclusive-environments-21896

Moore, R. C., & Cosco, N. D. (2007). What makes a park inclusive and universally designed?: A multi-method approach. In Open Space: People Space (pp. 85–110). https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203961827

Debord, K., Hestenes, L. L., Moore, R. C., Cosco, N., & McGinnis, J. R. (2002). Paying attention to the outdoor environment is as important as preparing the indoor environment. Young Children, 57(3), 32-X. Retrieved from http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0042306241&partnerID=MN8TOARS