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Physical activity, physical fitness, diet and the health in young people

Sulin ChengJ. Larry DurstineNeil Armstrong

subject

GerontologyAdult lifeExtant taxonbusiness.industryHealth sciencePhysical fitnessPhysical activityPhysical Therapy Sports Therapy and RehabilitationOrthopedics and Sports MedicinePsychologybusinessBeneficial effectsDevelopmental psychology

description

The beneficial effects of appropriate physical activity(PA), physical fitness,and diet during adult life are well-documented but the potential of appropriate PA,physical fitness,and diet to confer benefits on health and well-being during childhood and adolescence has not been explored fully.Recognizing the value of critical reviews of the extant literature in providing a foundation for future research,the Journal of Sport and Health Science(JSHS) has commissioned two Special Issues devoted

10.1016/j.jshs.2012.10.003http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2012.10.003