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...

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Main Authors: Vivian L. Carter, Norma L. Dawkins, Barbara Howard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335515001394