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Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

Creator:

Patterson, Debra Lynn

Abstract:

Evidence exists that links a sedentary lifestyle with the emergence of chronic diseases during adulthood. Reports indicate that many children and adolescents already have risk factors for chronic diseases and the prevalence of obesity among children is at an all time high. There are concerns that children may not be...

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Dissertation

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concerns that children may not be active enough for current or future health benefits. It is imperative
Increasing daily physical activity in postsecondary students with mental retardation

Creator:

Stratton, Wendith Marie

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
Weight Stigma and Its Associations with Health Behaviors Among Older Adults

Creator:

Phibbs, Sandi Cleveland

Abstract:

Having excess weight carries a negative social stigma in the U.S. Previous research has shown that experiencing stigma has negative physical and mental health consequences. Few studies have examined how experiencing weight stigma might act as a barrier to engaging in healthy behaviors among older adults. The purpose of this...

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Dissertation

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