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Afterschool Physical Activity Program to Reduce Obesity-Related Cancer Risk: A Feasibility Study

Coop Derenne PHD University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, Honolulu, HI, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Julienne K. Maeda PHD University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, Honolulu, HI, USA
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Dennis X. Chai PHD University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, Honolulu, HI, USA
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Kwok Ho PHD University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, Honolulu, HI, USA
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Norman Kaluhiokalani PHD Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Department of Exercise and Sports Science, Laie, HI, USA
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Kathryn L. Braun DRPH University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Public Health Sciences and Papa Ola Lokahi, Imi Hale Native Hawaiian Cancer Network, Honolulu, HI, USA
Pages 230-234 | Published online: 04 Dec 2008

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