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Adapting Physical Activity Interventions to Prevent Obesity in Culturally Diverse Populations

July 1, 2009 | Commentary

To address obesity in culturally diverse populations, interventions should include "real-world" practices that are adapted to cultural needs, values and resources, according to Terry L. Bazzarre, Ph.D., a former senior program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.