Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 261-267 , July 2009

Process Evaluation of an Internet-based Resource for Weight Control: Use and Views of an Obese Sample

  • Áine McConnon, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Áine McConnon, PhD, Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK GU2 7XH; Phone: +44 (0)1483 682919; Fax: +44 (0)1483 682913
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  • Sara F.L. Kirk, RD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Nutritional Epidemiology Group, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
    • ,
  • Joan K. Ransley, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Nutritional Epidemiology Group, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.07.008

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 261-267 , July 2009

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