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Measurement of physical activity in obese persons: how and why? A review

[Purpose] Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for poor health, especially in children. Reduced physical activity, prompted by a sedentary lifestyle, is a major contributor. Hence, it is important to assess physical activity using standardized methods in public health to identify the risks...

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Autores principales: Al-Eisa, Einas, Alghadir, Ahmad H., Iqbal, Zaheen A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5080199/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27799717
http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.2670