Research
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Alabama participants showed significantly greater improvements in objective physical activity measures compared to Colorado participants.
Regional differences may influence physical activity outcomes in weight loss interventions.
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Both states improved in all PA outcomes over time, with AL increasing significantly more in objective PA measures when compared to CO.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Do Outcomes From a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention Differ in Alabama vs Colorado
Julianne G. Clina et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2021
DOI 10.1093/cdn/nzab055_015
rct · n=70Cited 2×
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