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This research summary gives a synopsis of the current state of peer-reviewed research into what environmental factors may be related to young people’s eating and physical activity patterns. Two companion research summaries, also developed by Active Living Research, outline findings on the environmental that support physical activity among adults. Active Living Research wants solid research to be part of the public debate about active living. For more information or peer-reviewed research, visit Active Living Research online at www.activelivingresearch.org.



OrganizationActive Living Research
Resource TypeFact Sheet
URLhttp://www.activelivingresearch.org/index....
LocationNational
Publish DateFebruary 2005

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