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. 2017 Aug;30(3):157-160.
doi: 10.2337/ds17-0013.

Role of Physical Activity for Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

Carla E Cox  1
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Role of Physical Activity for Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

Carla E Cox. Diabetes Spectr. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

IN BRIEF This article reviews the impact of exercise on weight loss and weight maintenance and the possible reasons that weight loss outcomes resulting from exercise are not consistently realized.

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