Characteristics related to meeting CDC/ACSM physical activity guidelines in adults

American Journal of Health Studies, Fall, 2002 by Lorraine Silver Wallace, Janet Buckworth

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Lorraine Silver Wallace, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at The University of Tennessee. Janet Buckworth, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science Health at The Ohio State University. Address all correspondence to Lorraine S. Wallace, PhD, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, 1924 Alcoa Highway, U-67, Knoxville, TN 37920; PHONE: 865.544.9352; FAX: 865.544.6532; E-MAIL: lwallace@mc.utmck.edu.