Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 2-9 , January 2010

Attitudes of Overweight and Normal Weight Adults Regarding Exercise at a Health Club

  • Wayne C. Miller, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Wayne C. Miller, PhD, Department of Exercise Science, The George Washington University Medical Center, 817 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20052; Phone: (202) 994-2952; Fax: (202) 994-1420
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  • Todd A. Miller, PhD

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