Physical activity and C-reactive protein levels: The confounding role of body fat

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 481-487

  LeCheminant, James ^a   Tucker, Larry ^a   Russell, Kenric ^a  

^a BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cardiovascular risk; Women

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955514209     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.8.4.481     Document Type: Article

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