@phdthesis{044f50da0ac8415882dec7ac05529f60,
title = "The GALM effect study: changes in physical activity, health and fitness of sedentary and underactive older adults aged 55-65",
abstract = "Regular physical activity is considered to be an important component of ahealthy lifestyle that decreases the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetesmellitus type 2, hypertension, colon and breast cancer, obesity and otherdebilitating conditions. Physical activity can also improve functionalcapacity and therefore also the quality of life in older adults. Despite all thesefavorable effects, a substantial part of the Dutch older adult population stillunderactive or even sedentary. To change this for the beĴer, the GroningenActive Living Model (GALM) was developed.",
keywords = "ouderen, bewegen (activiteit), fitheid, gezondheid, older adults, physical activity, fitness, health",
author = "{de Jong}, Johan",
year = "2009",
language = "English",
type = "PhD Research internal, graduation external",
}