Do lifestyle choices influence the development of overweight and obesity in the South African Air Force, Bloemfontein?

Objectives: A study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity at Air Force Base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein, Free State, and the dietary and lifestyle factors and physical activity which may play a role in the development thereof. Design: This was a descriptive cross-secti...

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Published in:	The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Main Authors:	Carina Haasbroek, Ronette Lategan-Potgieter, Cornel van Rooyen, Marizeth Jordaan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2022-06-01
Subjects:	overweight obesity dietary intake physical activity military
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2021.1948810

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