Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 34, Issue 6 , Pages 459-460 , June 2004

Eating and physical activity during adolescence: does it make a difference in adult health status?

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PII: S1054-139X(04)00101-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.04.001

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 34, Issue 6 , Pages 459-460 , June 2004

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