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Exercise Testing and Training for the Obese

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Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management

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Exercise has “come of age.” It is now researched and advocated by many health professionals and citizens as a valuable tool in the ongoing fight against pandemic obesity [1–9].

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  1. Merle L. Foss
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  1. Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, Texas, USA

    Jean Storlie M.S., R.D. (Research Associate) (Research Associate)

  2. Institute for Behavioral Education, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Henry A. Jordan M.D. (Director) (Director)

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Foss, M.L., Strehle, D.A. (1984). Exercise Testing and Training for the Obese. In: Storlie, J., Jordan, H.A. (eds) Nutrition and Exercise in Obesity Management. Sports Medicine and Health Science. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6719-2_5

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