Is there a scientific rationale supporting the value of exercise for the present and future cardiovascular health of children? The pro argument

Pediatric Exercise Science

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 294-302

  Gutin, Bernard ^a   Owens, Scott ^a  

^a MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 0006019178     PISSN: 08998493     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/pes.8.4.294     Document Type: Review

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