Physical activity and health beliefs among saudi women

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

Volumn 2012, Issue , 2012, Pages

  Al Eisa, Einas S ^a   Al Sobayel, Hana I ^a  

^a KING SAUD UNIVERSITY   (Saudi Arabia)

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EID: 84873822604     PISSN: 20900724     EISSN: 20900732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/2012/642187     Document Type: Article

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