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Energy balance
Exercise intervention studies suggest an equilibration between physical activity and body fat content.
Incorporating physical activity is essential for managing body fat and energy balance.
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Exercise intervention studies and cross-sectional investigations of the relationship between energy expenditure for physical activity and body composition demonstrate an apparent equilibration between physical activity and body fat content.
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The Role of Energy Expenditure in Energy Regulation: Findings from a Decade of Research
Edward Saltzman et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2009
DOI 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1995.tb01554.x
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