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Research and statistics concerning the incidence of physical activity and related trends.

Obstacles to action - backgrounder (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:05
Obstacles to action - backgrounder (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The study was based on a joint SPARC/Cancer Society survey undertaken in 2003 and was conducted by ACNielsen.
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Physical activity in modern society: is there also an environmental benefit?

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 22/08/2006 - 01:59
Abstract - Physical activity in modern society etc - Web page
Higgins (2005) has shown that increased human physical activity in the USA could lead to both improvements in physical health and reductions in oil consumption by motor vehicles, thereby also reducing carbon emissions.
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A survey to assess physical activity promotion by registered dietitians

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 02:44
Abstract - A survey to assess physical activity promotion etc - Web page
Convincing evidence has emerged in recent years for the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.
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Is sport for all? Exercise and physical activity patterns etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 21:43
Abstract - Is sport for all? exercise and physical activity patterns in early and late middle age in the West of Scotland - Web page
Recent evidence shows that any form of physical activity, not just aerobic activity to improve cardiovascular fitness, can have significant health benefits. However, physical inactivity is increasingly widespread.
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UK
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Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:31
Abstract - Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study - Web page
The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking.
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How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:22
Abstract - How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications for promoting walking - Web page
Attempts to increase community participation in physical activity through the promotion of walking have increased in recent times.
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Walking the talk (incorporating physical activity into conferences and meetings)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:36
Incorporating physical activity into conferences and meetings
Walking the talk - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A Rocky Mountain Conference on Weight Realities (2005) incorporated physical activities throughout the meeting to promote active living and to demonstrate how to build enjoyable body movement into daily lives of busy people.
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Association of perceived social and physical environmental supports etc

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 21:19
Abstract - Association of perceived social and physical etc - web page
This paper evaluates perceived social and environmental supports for physical activity and walking using multivariable modelling. Perceptions were obtained on a sample of households in a south-eastern county.
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