Exercise for overweight or obesity

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Authors

Kelly Shaw · Menzies School of Health Research

Peter O’Rourke · University of Queensland

Abstract

The results of this review support the use of exercise as a weight loss intervention, particularly when combined with dietary change. Exercise is associated with improved cardiovascular disease risk factors even if no weight is lost.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Muscle metabolism and nutrition Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Volume 2010, Issue 1, pp. CD003817-CD003817

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003817.pub3

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