Healthy Weight

References

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Other Works Consulted

• Craig CL, Cameron C (2004). Increasing Physical Activity: Assessing Trends From 1998–2003. Ottawa: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. Available online: http://www.cflri.ca/pdf/e/2002pam.pdf.

• Health Canada (2003). Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living. Available online: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/index.html.

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