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 .
Effectiveness of a Worksite-based Weight Loss Randomized Controlled Trial: The WORKSITE Study
Objective To determine the effectiveness of an individually-targeted Internet-based intervention with monetary incentives ( INCENT ) at reducing weight of overweight and obese employees when compared to a less-intensive intervention ( Livin ’ My Weigh [ LMW ] ) 6-months after program initiation . Design and Methods Twenty-eight worksites were r and omly assigned to either  INCENT  or LMW conditions . Both programs used evidence -based strategies to support weight loss . INCENT was delivered via daily e-mails over 12 months while LMW was delivered quarterly via both newsletters and onsite educational sessions . Generalized linear mixed models were conducted for weight change from baseline to 6-month post program and using an intention-to-treat ( ITT ) analysis to include all participants with baseline weight measurements . Results Across 28 worksites , 1,790 employees ( M=47 years of age ; 79 % Caucasian ; 74 % women ) participated . Participants lost an average of 2.27 lbs ( p<0.001 ) with a BMI decrease of 0.36 kg/m2 ( p<0.001 ) and 1.30 lbs ( p<0.01 ) and a BMI decrease of 0.20 kg/m2 ( p<0.01 ) in INCENT and LMW , respectively . The difference between INCENT and LMW group in weight loss and BMI reduction were not statistically significant . Conclusion The current study suggests that INCENT and a minimal intervention alternative may be effective approaches to help decrease the overall obesity burden within worksites
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 .