articleArchives of Internal MedicineJan 12, 2004Closed access

Effects of the Amount of Exercise on Body Weight, Body Composition, and Measures of Central Obesity

Center for Child and Family Health

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Abstract

Background

Obesity is a major health problem due, in part, to physical inactivity. The amount of activity needed to prevent weight gain is unknown.

Objective

To determine the effects of different amounts and intensities of exercise training.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Overweight
  • Weight loss
  • Obesity
  • Waist
  • Body mass index
  • Intensity (physics)
  • Kilogram
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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