The role of exercise in preventing and treating gestational diabetes: A comprehensive review and recommendations for future research

Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research

Volumn 12, Issue 3-4, 2007, Pages 141-177

  Dinallo, Jennifer M ^a   Downs, Danielle Symons ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 40849136298     PISSN: 10712089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9861.2008.00019.x     Document Type: Article

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