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Healthy Habits In Recovery : Dietary Study Methods In Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Ellen Glovsky, Margaret Christensen, Hortensia Amaro, Rita Nieves
Healthy Habits In Recovery : Dietary Study Methods In Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Ellen Glovsky, Margaret Christensen, Hortensia Amaro, Rita Nieves
Hortensia Amaro
Obesity is a major health problem in the US and overweight and obesity increase cardiovascular risk factors. The problem is known to be more prevalent among African American and Latino populations. Weight gain among those recovering from substance abuse is well known among treatment professionals and recovering people, but it is not documented.