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European Journal of Epidemiology
Published in: European Journal of Epidemiology 6/2007

01-06-2007 | Commentary

Assessment of physical activity and energy expenditure in epidemiological studies

Author: D. S. Thelle

Published in: European Journal of Epidemiology | Issue 6/2007

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Regular daily physical activity is an important measure in preventing cardiovascular disease, as well as certain cancers, dementia and depression. We recommend at an individual level that at least 30 min daily of moderate intensity activity is beneficial. Two questions arise immediately from this recommendation: what is moderate intensity, and how do I know that 30 min is enough? …
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Metadata
Title
Assessment of physical activity and energy expenditure in epidemiological studies
Author
D. S. Thelle
Publication date
01-06-2007
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published in
European Journal of Epidemiology / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0393-2990
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7284
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-007-9151-0

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