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Other Works Consulted
Duncan JS, et al. (2006). Step count recommendations for children based on body fat. Preventive Medicine, 44(1): 42–44.
Tudor-Locke C, et al. (2004). BMI-referenced standards for recommended pedometer-determined steps/day in children. Preventive Medicine, 38(6): 857–864.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 4, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Heather Chambliss, PhD - Exercise Science | |
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