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In Cuba, decreased food availability and increased physical activity led to an average 5.5 kg reduction in weight over five years.
Practitioners should consider the impact of reduced food intake and increased physical activity on weight management.
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In Cuba, decreased food availability and increased physical activity...led to an average 5.5 kg reduction in weight over five years.
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The findings are based on public health surveillance data.
Source
Weight changes and health in Cuba
W. C. Willett · BMJ · 2013
DOI 10.1136/bmj.f1777
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