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A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss And Healthy Lifestyle Program For Overweight And Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects On Dietary Behaviours, Ashleigh De Cruz
A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss And Healthy Lifestyle Program For Overweight And Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects On Dietary Behaviours, Ashleigh De Cruz
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BACKGROUND: Male dietary behaviours have often been associated with overweightness and obesity. Although little research exists to help prevent the problem, this can somewhat be explained by the lack of men engaging in healthy eating and lifestyle change. A gender-sensitized intervention study using hockey as a draw to participate may positively change dietary behaviours and associated health outcomes. METHODS: A 12 week, 12 session, weight loss and healthy lifestyle intervention program was conducted in which overweight and obese male fans of a local hockey team were coached to adopt healthy eating and lifestyle behaviour changes in collaboration with …