American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 35-40 , July 2009

Sustained Effect of Early Physical Activity on Body Fat Mass in Older Children

  • Kathleen F. Janz, EdD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Sport Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Kathleen F. Janz, EdD, 130 FH, Department of Health and Sport Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City IA 52242
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  • Soyang Kwon, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • ,
  • Elena M. Letuchy, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • ,
  • Julie M. Eichenberger Gilmore, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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  • Trudy L. Burns, MPH, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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  • James C. Torner, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • ,
  • Marcia C. Willing, PhD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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  • Steven M. Levy, MPH, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

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PII: S0749-3797(09)00207-4

doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.03.012

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 35-40 , July 2009

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