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Measuring physical activity with a single question

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  • Schechtman, K.B.
  • Barzilai, B.
  • Rost, K.
  • Fisher Jr., E.B.

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Using 1,004 subjects enrolled in a worksite health promotion program, this report evaluated the validity of a single question about participation in regular exercise. Measured at baseline, this one question had a significant age-adjusted association with body mass index (p

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  • Schechtman, K.B. & Barzilai, B. & Rost, K. & Fisher Jr., E.B., 1991. "Measuring physical activity with a single question," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 81(6), pages 771-773.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1991:81:6:771-773_3
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