Predictors of response to an intervention modifying physical activity and sedentary behavior in overweight/obese children: Attitudes vs. Behavior

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 463-466

  Goldfield, Gary S ^a  

^a CHILDREN S HOSPITAL OF EASTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Attitudes; Behavior; Child obesity

Indexed keywords

EID: 67650832349     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.6.4.463     Document Type: Article

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