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 .
Effects of a tailored health promotion program for female blue-collar workers: health works for women.
BACKGROUND This study assessed the effects of the Health Works for Women ( HWW ) intervention on improving multiple behaviors including nutrition and physical activity among rural female blue-collar employees in North Carolina . METHODS Nine small to mid-size workplaces were r and omly assigned to either intervention or delayed intervention conditions . After a baseline survey , an intervention consisting of two computer-tailored magazines and a natural helpers program was conducted over 18 months . Delayed worksites received one tailored magazine . Approximately 77 and 76 % of baseline respondents completed follow-up surveys at 6 and 18 months , respectively , and 538 women ( 63 % ) completed all three surveys . RESULTS At the 18-month follow-up , the intervention group had increased fruit and vegetable consumption by 0.7 daily servings compared to no change in the delayed group ( P < 0.05 ) . Significant differences in fat intake were observed at 6 months ( P < 0.05 ) but not at 18 months . The intervention group also demonstrated improvements in strengthening and flexibility exercise compared to the delayed group . The rates of smoking cessation and cancer screening did not differ between study groups . CONCLUSIONS The HWW project was a successful model for achieving certain health behavior changes among blue-collar women
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 .