Programs that had professionals frequently interact with participants , regardless if the interactions were done daily , weekly , or monthly , led to a change in body composition .
Additionally , programs that incorporated a motivation theory and provided content relevant to participants ' needs result ed in a change in body composition .
Conclusion Evidence supports that future worksite wellness programs that are design ed using a motivational theory and content that is created relevant to participants ' needs and that has frequent interactions with participants may result in a change in body composition
Background Adult obesity is globally recognized as a public health concern .
As adults spend most of their weekdays at work , worksite wellness programs may include topics of nutrition education and physical activity to improve an employee 's body composition .
However , results are inconsistent with the impact they have on employees ' body composition .
Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate  worksite wellness nutrition and physical activity programs and their subsequent impact on participants ' body composition .
Long-term effects of a worksite health promotion program for firefighters.
OBJECTIVE To describe effects of 2 worksite health promotion programs for firefighters , both immediate outcomes and the long-term consequences for 4 years following the interventions . METHODS At baseline , 599 firefighters were assessed , r and omized by fire station to control and 2 different intervention conditions , and reevaluated with 6 annual follow-up measurements . RESULTS Both a team-centered peer-taught curriculum and an individual motivational interviewing intervention demonstrated positive effects on BMI , with team effects on nutrition behavior and physical activity at one year . Most differences between intervention and control groups dissipated at later annual assessment s. However , the trajectory of behaviors across time generally was positive for all groups , consistent with lasting effects and diffusion of program benefits across experimental groups within the worksites . CONCLUSIONS Although one-year programmatic effects did not remain over time , the long-term pattern of behaviors suggested these worksites as a whole were healthier more than 3 years following the interventions
Programs that had professionals frequently interact with participants , regardless if the interactions were done daily , weekly , or monthly , led to a change in body composition .
Additionally , programs that incorporated a motivation theory and provided content relevant to participants ' needs result ed in a change in body composition .
Conclusion Evidence supports that future worksite wellness programs that are design ed using a motivational theory and content that is created relevant to participants ' needs and that has frequent interactions with participants may result in a change in body composition
Background Adult obesity is globally recognized as a public health concern .
As adults spend most of their weekdays at work , worksite wellness programs may include topics of nutrition education and physical activity to improve an employee 's body composition .
However , results are inconsistent with the impact they have on employees ' body composition .
Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate  worksite wellness nutrition and physical activity programs and their subsequent impact on participants ' body composition .