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Participants in the Kaupapa Māori fitness and exercise programme lost an estimated 5.2 kg per participant per 100 days.
Fitness programmes designed with cultural values can effectively support weight loss in Māori populations.
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The estimated weight loss per participant per 100 days was 5.2 kg.
Why this rating
The study followed 93 participants for at least 3 months, indicating a robust design.
Source
Ngātiwai Whakapakari Tinana: strengthening bodies through a Kaupapa Māori fitness and exercise programme
Kyle Eggleton et al. · Journal of Primary Health Care · 2018
DOI 10.1071/hc17068
cohort · n=93Cited 11×
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