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Beyond Body Mass Index: Are Weight-loss Programs the Best Way to Improve the Health of African American Women?
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Jun 15 2017
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Source: Prev Chronic Dis. 14.
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Journal Article:Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
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Description:African American women have higher prevalence (82%) of overweight (body mass index [BMI] 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) than white women (63.2%) or Hispanic women (77.2%), and weight-loss programs yield minimal results in this population. We examine the concept of BMI as a measure of health for African American women and suggests a more holistic, multifaceted approach to preventing chronic disease.
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ISSN:1545-1151
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Pubmed ID:28617664
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5477783
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Volume:14
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