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Simply increasing physical activity in the population by 2000 steps/d could help in preventing the average yearly increase in body weight seen in the US population.
Encouraging an increase in daily steps can be a simple public health strategy.
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Simply increasing physical activity in the population by 2000 steps/d could help in preventing the average yearly increase in body weight seen in the US population.
Why this rating
Based on the nonrandomized intervention trial design.
Source
Using Electronic Step Counters to Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity: Colorado on the Move™
Holly R. Wyatt et al. · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2004
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