"Mice were treated during pregnancy with phthalates to determine whether activity level of offspring would be effected because physical activity is regulated by sex hormones. At the conclusion of the study, it was found that disrupted hormones by phthalates causes a decrease of physical activity in offspring that lasted throughout early adulthood. "
Environmental Endocrine Disruptor Affects Voluntary Physical Activity in Mice. Medicine and science in sports and exercise (18 February 2016) by Emily E. Schmitt, Heather L. Vellers, Weston W. Porter, J. Timothy Lightfoot. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13937786
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