Weight and blood pressure reduction among participants engaged in a cancer awareness and prevention program
Objectives: African–Americans consume a diet high in fat, salt and sugar; such dietary habits increase the risks of cancer and other chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to engage rural communities in a nutrition and physical activity behavior modification program to promote cancer awar...
Main Authors: | Vivian L. Carter, Norma L. Dawkins, Barbara Howard |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-01-01
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Series: | Preventive Medicine Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335515001394 |
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