New study explores eating, drinking, and physical activity among middle aged women living with obesity and urban poverty

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New study explores eating, drinking, and physical activity among middle aged women living with obesity and urban poverty

Obesity (a body mass index [BMI] greater than 30) is associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mobility deficits and other health issues, yet attaining and maintaining a healthy weight is difficult, especially for those who live in urban poverty. To help identify opportunities to lessen their weight-management burden, research scientists from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University have conducted a new study exploring location, timing and other spatial-temporal factors associated with eating, drinking, and physical activity by middle-aged women living with severe obesity in an environment of urban poverty. The study was published in Obesity Science & Practice

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