People who are physically active during commute to work have a lower BMI

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People who are physically active during commute to work have a lower BMI

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Men and women who walk, cycle or use public transport to get to work have significantly lower body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat than workers who drive, reveals a study with implications for public health policy.

Nursing Standard. 29, 1, 17-17. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.1.17.s23

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09 September 2014 / Vol 29 issue 1

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