Community Church-Based Intervention Reduces Obesity Indicators in African American Females

C Christie; Ja Watkins; Sally Weerts; Helen D. Jackson; Carol Brady

Community Church-Based Intervention Reduces Obesity Indicators in African American Females

C Christie
, Ja Watkins
, Sally Weerts
, Helen D. Jackson
, Carol Brady

University of North Florida

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Original language	American English
Journal	The Internet Journal of Nutrition and Wellness
Volume	9
Issue number	2
State	Published - Dec 31 2009

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Physical Therapy
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Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Gerontology

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