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Direct linkBefort, Christie A.; Nazir, Niaman; Perri, Michael G. – Journal of Rural Health, 2012
Purpose: Rural residents have higher rates of chronic diseases compared to their urban counterparts, and obesity may be a major contributor to this disparity. This study is the first analysis of obesity prevalence in rural and urban adults using body mass index classification with measured height and weight. In addition, demographic, diet, and…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Rural Areas, Dietetics, Urban Areas
Janicke, David M.; Sallinen, Bethany J.; Perri, Michael G.; Lutes, Lesley D.; Silverstein, Janet H.; Brumback, Babette – Journal of Rural Health, 2009
Purpose: To compare the costs of parent-only and family-based group interventions for childhood obesity delivered through Cooperative Extension Services in rural communities. Methods: Ninety-three overweight or obese children (aged 8 to 14 years) and their parent(s) participated in this randomized controlled trial, which included a 4-month…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Extension Education, Pediatrics
