Several specific population interventions that achieved a Class I or IIa recommendation with grade A or B evidence were identified , providing a set of specific evidence -based strategies that deserve close attention and prioritization for wider implementation .
Effective interventions included specific approaches in all 6 domains evaluated for improving diet , increasing activity , and reducing tobacco use .
The writing group also identified several specific interventions in each of these domains for which current evidence was less robust , as well as other inconsistencies and evidence gaps , informing the need for further rigorous and interdisciplinary approaches to evaluate population programs and policies .
This systematic review identified and grade d the evidence for a range of population -based strategies to promote lifestyle change .
BACKGROUND Poor lifestyle behaviors , including suboptimal diet , physical inactivity , and tobacco use , are leading causes of preventable diseases globally .
Although even modest population shifts in risk substantially alter health outcomes , the optimal population -level approaches to improve lifestyle are not well established .
A Pilot Study Testing the Effect of Different Levels of Financial Incentives on Weight Loss Among Overweight Employees
Objective : To test the ability of two levels of modest financial incentives to encourage weight loss among overweight employees . Methods : This study used a r and omized design with measurements at baseline , 3 , and 6 months and two levels of financial incentives ( $ 7 and $ 14 per percentage point of weight lost ) . Payments were structured so that all participants had equal ability to obtain the incentives during the study period . Results : At 3 months , participants with no financial incentive lost 2 pounds , those in the $ 7 group lost approximately 3 pounds , and those in the $ 14 group lost 4.7 pounds . Between baseline and 6 months , when the financial gains were equalized , weight losses were similar across groups . Conclusion : This study revealed that modest financial incentives can be effective in motivating overweight employees to lose weight
Several specific population interventions that achieved a Class I or IIa recommendation with grade A or B evidence were identified , providing a set of specific evidence -based strategies that deserve close attention and prioritization for wider implementation .
Effective interventions included specific approaches in all 6 domains evaluated for improving diet , increasing activity , and reducing tobacco use .
The writing group also identified several specific interventions in each of these domains for which current evidence was less robust , as well as other inconsistencies and evidence gaps , informing the need for further rigorous and interdisciplinary approaches to evaluate population programs and policies .
This systematic review identified and grade d the evidence for a range of population -based strategies to promote lifestyle change .
BACKGROUND Poor lifestyle behaviors , including suboptimal diet , physical inactivity , and tobacco use , are leading causes of preventable diseases globally .
Although even modest population shifts in risk substantially alter health outcomes , the optimal population -level approaches to improve lifestyle are not well established .