Introduction
Obesity, cancer
OBESITY, CANCER
Health disparities in rural populations are significant. About 97% of the land mass of the United States (US) is located in rural counties, and 60 million Americans (about 19%) live in these areas [Obesity is the leading preventable cause of cancer [Lifestyle weight management interventions have demonstrated metabolic benefits on insulin, lipid profiles, and improvements in body composition [Moreover, rural residents reliably exhibit lower self-efficacy in managing healthy diet and exercise (i.e., one’s belief in their capability to execute healthy eating/exercise behavior); especially when there are barriers and minimal social support from family and friends to promote a healthy lifestyle [