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Understanding the factors that effect maximal fat oxidation

Troy Purdom1 Department of Health, Athletic Training, Recreation, and KinesiologyLongwood University201 High St23909FarmvilleVAUSA;2 Department of Health, Exercise & Sports SciencesUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerqueNMUSACorrespondence[email protected]

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Len Kravitz2 Department of Health, Exercise & Sports SciencesUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerqueNMUSA

Karol Dokladny2 Department of Health, Exercise & Sports SciencesUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerqueNMUSA;3 Department of GastroenterologyThe University of New MexicoAlbuquerqueNMUSA

Christine Mermier2 Department of Health, Exercise & Sports SciencesUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerqueNMUSA

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