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Randomized trial of a clinic-based, community-supported, lifestyle intervention to improve physical activity and diet: The North Carolina enhanced WISEWOMAN project

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine if a clinic-based behavioral intervention program for low-income mid-life women that emphasizes use of community resources will increase moderate intensity physical activity (PA) and improve dietary intake. METHODS: Randomized trial conducted from May 2003 to December 2004 at one community health center in Wilmington, NC. A total of 236 women, ages 40-64, were randomized to receive an Enhanced Intervention (EI) or …

Authors

Keyserling TC; Hodge CDS; Jilcott SB; Johnston LF; Garcia BA; Gizlice Z; Gross MD; Saviñon CE; Bangdiwala SI; Will JC

Journal

Preventive Medicine, Vol. 46, No. 6, pp. 499–510

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

June 2008

DOI

10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.02.011

ISSN

0091-7435