Weight gain prevention among black women in the rural community health center setting: The Shape Program

• Main Authors: Foley Perry (Author), Levine Erica (Author), Askew Sandy (Author), Puleo Elaine (Author), Whiteley Jessica (Author), Batch Bryan (Author), Heil Daniel (Author), Dix Daniel (Author), Lett Veronica (Author), Lanpher Michele (Author), Miller Jade (Author), Emmons Karen (Author), Bennett Gary (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nearly 60% of black women are obese. Despite their increased risk of obesity and associated chronic diseases, black women have been underrepresented in clinical trials of weight loss interventions, particularly those conducted in the...