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Physical activity is important for regulating body weight, but many cardiometabolic benefits of exercise are independent of such regulation.
Physical activity should be promoted for its broad health benefits, not just weight management.
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Physical activity is important for regulating body weight, but many cardiometabolic benefits of exercise are independent of such regulation.
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Based on new findings from epidemiologic studies.
Source
Physical Activity and Health in Women
Shari S. Bassuk et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2014
DOI 10.1177/1559827613510870
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