Conference Support: Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and its Co-Morbidities.

Abstract : Partial Contents: Physical Activity and Obesity: American College of Sports Medicine Consensus Conference, Introductory comments to the consensus on physical activity and obesity, Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities: evidence report of independent panel to assess the role of physical activity in the treatment of obesity and its comorbidities, The obesity epidemic in children and adults: current evidence and research issues, Overview of the determinants of overweight and obesity: current evidence and research issues, Assessment of physical activity level in relation to obesity: current evidence and research issues, Levels of physical activity and inactivity in children and adults in the United States: current evidence an research issues, Contribution of a sedentary lifestyle and inactivity to the etiology of overweight and obesity: current evil research issues, Physical activity in the prevention of obesity: current evidence and research issues.