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Civilian dependents of active duty military personnel wish to lose an average of 36±16% of their weight, targeting an ideal BMI of 24±3 kg/m2.
Practitioners should consider the significant weight loss goals of this population when designing interventions.
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Participants reported wishing to lose 36±16% of their weight, i.e. to an ideal BMI of 24±3 kg/m2.
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Based on survey and focus group data from a specific population.
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Weight Control Practices in Civilian Dependents of Active Duty Military Personnel
Asma S Bukhari et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2015
DOI 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.595.1
cross-sectional · n=32
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