Physicians’ views and experiences of counseling for physical activity : the New Zealand Green Prescription program

Asmita Patel, Grant M. Schofield, Gregory S. Kolt, Justin W. L. Keogh

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Regular physical activity is beneficial in both the prevention and management of chronic health conditions. A large proportion of adult New Zealanders, however, are insufficiently active. To assist in increasing population levels of physical activity (PA) in New Zealand, the Green Prescription (GRx), a primary care, PA scripting program with ongoing telephone-based support was developed.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMedicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Vol. 44, No. 5, Supplement: American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting and 3rd World Congress on Exercise is Medicine: May 29 - June 2, 2012, San Francisco, California
    PublisherLippincott Williams and Wilkins
    PagesS641-
    Number of pages1
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventAmerican College of Sports Medicine. Annual Meeting -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2012 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAmerican College of Sports Medicine. Annual Meeting
    Period1/01/12 → …

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