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. 2003 Apr;31(2):91-5.
doi: 10.1097/00003677-200304000-00007.

Exercise considerations for the sedentary, overweight adult

John M Jakicic  1 , Kara I Gallagher
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Exercise considerations for the sedentary, overweight adult

John M Jakicic et al. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2003 Apr.

Abstract

The significant rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased the importance of addressing this significant public health problem. Exercise appears to be an important factor for addressing the obesity epidemic. This review will focus on the role of exercise in the management of body weight and factors that should be considered when prescribing exercise to overweight adults.

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