Chapter 1
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Introduction, Summary, and Chapter Conclusions
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- Introduction
- Summary
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Chapter Conclusions
- Chapter 2 : Historical Background, Terminology, Evolution
of Recommendations - Chapter 3 : Physiologic Responses and Long-Term
Adaptations to Exercise - Chapter 4 : The Effects of Physical Activity on Health
and Disease - Chapter 5 : Patterns and Trends in Physical Activity
- Chapter 6 : Understanding and Promoting Physical Activity
- Chapter 2 : Historical Background, Terminology, Evolution
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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