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We are writing in response to the recent Special Article by Manson et al¹ regarding the clinicians' role in "combating the epidemics of excess weight and physical inactivity." The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has been working for some time to promote the importance of exercise and physical activity, particularly for older adults.

Low rates of physician counseling have been linked to a number of barriers, including limited availability of materials to aid both the patient and the physician.² In addition to the resource Exercise and Your Heart³ recommended by Manson et al,¹ we would also like to let your readers know about Exercise: A Guide From the National Institute on Aging.⁴

Working with a panel of experts on the topic of exercise for older adults, the NIA created this patient education material, which tells older adults which exercises to do and demonstrates how to do them safely. It includes . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Richard J. Hodes, MD; Chhanda Dutta, PhD; Karen M. Pocinki, MA

Correspondence: Ms Pocinki, Professional Education and Health Communications, National Institute on Aging, 31 Center Dr, MSC 2292, Bethesda, MD 20892-2292 (pocinkik@nia.nih.gov).

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