Ransdell, L. B., Dinger, M. K., White, J., Miller, K. H. Developing effective physical activity programs. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (in press).

Han, J. L., & Dinger, M. K. Validity of a self-administered 3-day physical activity recall in young adults. American Journal of Health Education. (in press).

Han, J. L., Dinger, M. K., Hull, H. R., Randall, N. B., Heesch, K. C., & Fields, D. A. Changes in women’s physical activity during the transition to college. American Journal of Health Education. (in press).

Hull, H. R., Dinger, M. K., Knehans, A. W., Thompson, D. M., & Fields, D. A. (2008). Impact of maternal body mass index on neonate birthweight and body composition. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 198:416.e1-416.e6.

Rice, K. R., Heesch, K. C., Dinger, M. K., Fields, D. A. (2008). Effects of two brief interventions on women’s understanding of moderate-intensity physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 5(1), 58-73.

Dinger, M. K., Heesch, K. C., Cipriani, G., & Qualls, M. (2007). Comparison of two email-delivered, pedometer-based interventions to promote walking among insufficiently active women. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 10(5), 297-302.

Dinger, M. K. (2007). Vigorous and moderate physical activity among U.S. adults – A reaction to Seo and Torabi. American Journal of Health Education, 38(3), 175-176.

Behrens, T. K., & Dinger, M. K. (2007). Motion sensor reactivity in physically active young adults. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(1), 1-8.

Behrens, T. K., Dinger, M. K., Vesely, S. K., & Fields, D. A. (2007). Accuracy of step recording in free-living adults. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(5), 542-547.

Hull, H. R., Heesch, K. C., Morrow, M. L., Dinger, M. K., & Fields, D. A. (2007). Fat distribution changes during the freshman year of college in females: A pear or an apple? International Journal of Body Composition Research, 5(2), 45-50.

Hull, H. R., Morrow, M. L., Heesch, K. C., Dinger, M. K., Han, J. L., & Fields, D. A. (2007). Effect of the summer months on body weight and composition in college women. Journal of Women’s Health, 16(10), 1510-1515.

Hull, H. R., Morrow, M. L., Dinger, M. K., Han, J. L., & Fields, D. A. (2007). Characterization of body weight and composition changes during the sophomore year of college. BMC Women’s Health, 7(1):21 doi:10.1186/1472-6874-7-21.

Randall, N. B., Han, J. L., Dinger, M. K., Heesch, K. C., Fields, D. A., & Knehans, A. W. (2007). Changes in women’s physical activity over their freshman year of college. American Journal of Health Studies, 22(1), 42-45.

Dinger, M. K., Behrens, T. K., & Han, J. L. (2006). Validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in college students. American Journal of Health Education, 37(6), 337-343.

Dinger, M. K. & Behrens, T. K. (2006). Accelerometer-determined physical activity of free-living college students. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(4), 774-779.

Dinger, M. K., Heesch, K. C., & McClary, K. R. (2005). Feasibility of a minimal contact intervention to promote walking among insufficiently active women. American Journal of Health Promotion, 20(1), 2-6.

Behrens, T. K., & Dinger, M. K. (2005). Ambulatory physical activity patterns of college students. American Journal of Health Education, 36(4), 221-227.

Behrens, T. K., Hawkins, S. B., & Dinger, M. K. (2005). Relationship between objectively measured steps and time spent in physical activity among free-living college students. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 9(2), 67-77.

Heesch, K. C., Dinger, M. K., McClary, K. R., & Rice, K. R. (2005). Experiences of women in a minimal contact pedometer-based intervention: A qualitative study. Women and Health, 41(2), 97-116.

Dinger, M. K ., Oman, R. F., Taylor, E. L., Vesely, S. K., & Able, J. (2004). Stability and convergent validity of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE). The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 44 (2), 186-192.
 
DuVall, C., Dinger, M. K., Taylor, E. L. & Bemben, D. (2004). Minimal contact physical activity interventions in women: A pilot study. American Journal of Health Behavior, 28(3), 280-286.

Behrens, T. K., & Dinger, M. K. (2003). A preliminary investigation of college students' physical activity patterns. American Journal of Health Studies, 18(2/3), 169-172.

Dinger, M. K. (2003). Reliability and convergent validity of the National College Health Risk Behavior Survey physical activity items. American Journal of Health Education, 34(3), 162-166.

Dinger, M. K., Ogletree, R. J., Vesely, S. K. (2002). The impact of a visit to a health education center on students' knowledge of puberty and reproduction. The Health Educator, 34(2), 31-34.

Watts, P. R., Dinger, M. K., & Justice, K. A. (2002). Impact of six show-me state summer institutes on coordinated school health programs in Missouri. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 12, 27-40.

Ogletree, R. J., Dinger, M. K., & Vesely, S. K. (2001). Associations between number of lifetime partners and other health behaviors. American Journal of Health Behavior, 25(6), 537-544.

Ransdell, L. B., Dinger, M. K., Cooke, C., & Beske, S. (2001). Factors related to publication productivity in a sample of female health educators. American Journal of Health Behavior, 25(5), 468-480.

Dinger, M. K., & Vesely, S. K. (2001). Relationships between physical activity and other health-related behaviors in a representative sample of U. S. college students. American Journal of Health Education, 32(2), 83-88.

Dinger, M. K., Ransdell, L., Massie, J., & Wood, R. (2000). Use of the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health among CHES. Journal of Health Education, 31(5), 287-291.

Dinger, M. K. (2000). Health-risk behaviors of physically active and inactive high school and college females. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 71(7), 19-22, 29.

Dinger, M. K., Massie, J., & Ransdell, L. (2000). Physical activity among Certified Health Education Specialists. Journal of Health Education, 31(2), 98-104.

Dinger, M. K., Ogletree, R. J., & Johnson, D. (2000). Assessment of health knowledge after "A Healthy Adventure." Journal of School Health, 70(3), 104-106.

Dinger, M. K. (1999). Physical activity and dietary intake among college students. American Journal of Health Studies, 15(3), 139-148.

Dinger, M. K., & Parsons, N. P. (1999). Sexual activity among college students living in residence halls and fraternity or sorority housing. Journal of Health Education, 30(4), 242-246, 260.

Watts, P. R., Dinger, M. K., Baldwin, K. A., Sisk, R. J., Brockschmidt, B. A., & McCubbin, J. E. (1999). Accessibility and perceived value of health services in five western Illinois rural communities. The Journal of Community Health, 24(2), 147-157.

Dinger, M. K. (1999). Physical activity: An update for health educators.  The International Electronic Journal of Health Education [Online], 2(2), 81-81.  Available: http://131.230.221.136/iejhe/[1999, April 1].

Dinger, M. K. (1998). Physical activity: How much is enough? Parks and Recreation Journal, 33(8), 26-32.

Dinger, M. K., Watts, P. R., & Barnes, J. T. (1998). Development of the wellness knowledge, attitude, and behavior instrument. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2(2), 69-83.

Johnson, D. E., Dinger, M. K., & Watts, P. R. (1998). Efficacy of elementary school instruction involving a visit to a health education center: A preliminary investigation. Illinois Journal for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 41, 8-10.

Dinger, M. K., & Waigandt, A. (1997). Dietary intake and physical activity behaviors among male and female college students. American Journal of Health Promotion, 11(5), 360-362.

Dinger, M. K., Waigandt, A., & Soto-Torres, B. (1996). Sexuality behaviors among college students: Risky business. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 6, 10-20.

Dinger, M. K. (1995). Leisure time physical activity: How little is enough? Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 5, 11-18.

Dinger, M. K., Watts, P. R., Waigandt, A., & Whittet, C. (1992). A nationwide survey of college and university student wellness programs. Journal of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, 17(1), 44-48.