Obesity among eastern cherokee indian women: Prevalence, self‐perceptions and experiencesFootnote†

Based on a dissertation submitted by Rhonda D. Terry in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

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• Current address is Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011.
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