This MQP analyzed data obtained from the Cancer Dietary Objectives (Can Do) Study conducted in the division of Preventative and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, MA). The Can Do Study investigated the effects of dietary and lifestyle challenges on the risks of developing hypertension and related syndromes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and certain types of cancer. This MQP focused on identifying correlations between blood pressure and hypertension risk, as related to weight loss, inches lost off waist and hips, and BMI in dieting subjects. The data indicated that dietary and lifestyle changes are correlated with a reduction in blood pressure and risk for hypertension.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Desaulniers, Genevieve A

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031008-170017

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-03-10

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright