title: Physical activity mediates a healthier body weight in the presence of obesity.
authors.affiliation: University of Connecticut, School of Allied Health Professions, Storrs 06269-2102, USA.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Pescatello
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: VanHeest
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015444:Exercise; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010809:Physical Fitness