The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 157, Issue 5 , Pages 867-868 , November 2010

Physical activity and academics

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PII: S0022-3476(10)00597-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.07.019

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 157, Issue 5 , Pages 867-868 , November 2010

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