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Breaking free

Article Abstract:

Government statistics show that adult women are the least likely demographic group to engage in physical activity. Part of the reasoning behind this fact is that adults spend their free time doing activities they enjoy, and adult women were not exposed to physical activity in their youth.

Author: Mason, Michael, Margolis, Dawn, Bowers, Michelle
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1998
Women, Recreation, Women's fitness

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Welcome fat back into your kitchen

Article Abstract:

There have been warnings about the dangers of dietary fat, but there are also indications that monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may even be beneficial. Recommended foods include olive oil, pasta, fish, vegetables, breads, salads, and lean poultry.

Author: Mason, Michael
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1997
Dietary fat, Monounsaturated fatty acids, Unsaturated fatty acids

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BONES

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A University of California at San Diego survey found that only 30% of the 250 women studied had normal bone mass. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that most women have a bone density test at menopause to detect osteoporosis.

Author: Mason, Michael
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1999
Research, Bones, Diagnosis, Bone diseases, Bone density, Osteoporosis, University of California (San Diego)

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