Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 13-17 , January 2007

Use of a Weight Loss Index for Evaluating Weight Management in Adults

  • Wayne C. Miller, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAuthor for correspondence: Wayne C. Miller PhD, Department of Exercise Science, The George Washington University, 817 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20052; Tel: (202) 994-2952; Fax: (202) 994-1420
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  • Hilary L. Henricson, MS
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  • Megan M. Moreland, MS

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 Continuing Education Questionnaire available at www.sne.orgMeets Learning Need Codes for RDs and DTRs 3030, 5370, and 9070.This research was supported by the George Washington University Obesity Management Program and the Department of Exercise Science at the George Washington University Medical Center.

PII: S1499-4046(06)00570-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2006.07.009

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 13-17 , January 2007

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