Current review of intervention studies on obesity and the role of physical activity in weight control

Obesity is a major public health problem, both globally and in Japan. A nationwide approach targeting metabolic syndrome has routinely been conducted in Japan since April 2008; however, the obesity statistics have not improved. Promotion of physical activity is one anti-obesity strategy. Numerous ob...

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Main Authors: Yoshio Nakata, Hiroyuki Sasai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2015-10-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/4/4/4_321/_pdf/-char/en