Publications by authors named "Carlos LeFranc-Garcia"

Objective: Assess impact of multimodality weight gain prevention intervention.

Methods: Randomized clinical trial among 39 overweight young Puerto Rico college students using 10 weekly peer-support sessions promoting dietary, physical activity, and other lifestyle changes enhanced by stress-reduction and mindfulness approaches. Body mass index (BMI) and self-reported behaviors were measured at baseline and at 10 weeks and 6 months after baseline.

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