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This page lists the latest information on peer reviewed chronic disease prevention research. Please note that if you are looking for an item which pre-dates mid-March 2011 you will need to search our archive news and research directory.

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Article title
Effect of a cardiovascular prevention program on health behavior and BMI in highly educated adults: a randomized controlled trial.
Source
Patient Education and Counseling; 85 (1); pg. 122-126;
Date 01 October 2011
Abstract
Aim: To examine the effects and dose-response effects of an intervention on health behavior (fat intake, physical activity, and smoking) and Body Mass Index (BMI) in a sample of highly educated adults.
Conclusion: A higher intervention dose led to better results but allowing people to select their own intervention dose probably undermined the potential intervention effect. The present study highlights the importance of intervention dose and delivery mode for the development, evaluation, and optimization of health promotion programs.


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