Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities: evidence report of independent panel to assess the role of physical activity in the treatment of obesity and its comorbidities
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This review discusses the role physical activity in preventing obesity and its comorbidities. Results indicate that there is a strong correlation between regular exercise and weight control and combining physical activity regimen with low-energy diets further augments weight loss leading to beneficial effect on obesity related comorbidities.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities
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This article presents demographic and scientific data on the status of the research in the area of obesity and its comorbidities. Recent survey points out about 55% of American adults are obese and spread over many ages, genders, and racial/ethnic groups.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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Comorbidities of overweight and obesity: current evidence and research issues
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The relationship between obesity and medical comorbidities shows a positive association of obesity with a number of medical comorbidities including obesity, central fat distribution, and morbidity.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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