The Effects of a Health Promotion Program on Rural, West Virginia Adults
Abstract:Purposes/Aims:To evaluate the effectiveness of a health promotion project designed to increase physical activity and nutritional eating and decrease BMI in adults living in a rural West Virginia community.Rationale/Background: Evidence has shown that programs that partner with community institutions such as a faith-based organization are more successful in gaining acceptance, contacting target populations, and sustaining the program. This project will focus on the ongoing epidemic of weight, obesity, and inact… Show more
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