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Increased accelerometry-measured MVPA from baseline to year 4 is associated with decreased risk of CVD outcomes.
Long-term engagement in MVPA is crucial for reducing CVD risk in this demographic.
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Increased accelerometry-measured MVPA from baseline to year 4 is associated with decreased risk of CVD outcomes.
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Based on the large randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Association Between Change in Accelerometer-Measured and Self-Reported Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease in the Look AHEAD Trial
John M. Jakicic et al. · 2022
DOI 10.2337/figshare.17157926
cohort · n=1978Cited 3×
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