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Physical Activity, Health and Exercise

Socioeconomic status and physical fitness in youth: Findings from the NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey

Alex M. WolfeSchool of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA;Department of Mathematics, Science, and Physical Education, Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Joey A. LeeDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5890-6591View further author information
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Kelly R. LaursonSchool of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1028-046XView further author information
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Pages 534-541 | Accepted 31 Dec 2019, Published online: 17 Jan 2020

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