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A comparison of body composition, body cathexis, and attitude toward obesity in women with different levels of physical activity

Creator:

Lai, Shu-mei

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to identify significant differences in body composition, body cathexis, and attitudes toward obesity of women in various age groups involved in different levels of physical exercise. A total of 216 women, ranging in age from 17 to 64, took part in this study. They...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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they were not very active at all. Exercise results not only in many beneficial physiological changes