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Spontaneous physical activity is inversely associated with weight gain in prospective studies.
Increasing spontaneous physical activity may be a strategy to prevent weight gain.
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Spontaneous physical activity is inversely associated with weight gain in prospective studies.
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The claim is based on prospective studies.
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Spontaneous physical activity: relationship between fidgeting and body weight control
Darcy L. Johannsen et al. · Current Opinion in Endocrinology Diabetes and Obesity · 2008
DOI 10.1097/med.0b013e32830b10bb
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