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 .
Weight loss among female health care workers- a 1-year workplace based randomized controlled trial in the FINALE-health study
Background Weight management constitutes a substantial problem particularly among groups of low socio-economic status . Interventions at work places may be a solution , but high quality worksite interventions documenting prolonged weight loss are lacking . This paper presents results of an intervention aim ed to achieve a 12 months weight loss among overweight health care workers . Methods Ninety-eight overweight female health care workers were r and omized into an intervention or a reference group . The intervention consisted of diet , physical exercise and cognitive behavioral training during working hours 1 hour/week . The reference group was offered monthly oral presentations . Several anthropometric measures , blood pressure , cardiorespiratory fitness , maximal muscle strength , and musculoskeletal pain were measured before and after the 12-months intervention period . Data were analyzed by intention-to-treat analysis . Results The intervention group significantly reduced body weight by 6 kg ( p < 0.001 ) , BMI by 2.2 ( p < 0.001 ) and body fat percentage by 2.8 ( p < 0.001 ) . There were no statistical reductions in the control group , result ing in significant differences between the two groups over time . Conclusions The intervention generated substantial reductions in body weight , BMI and body fat percentage among overweight female health care workers over 12 months . The positive results support the workplace as an efficient arena for weight loss among overweight females . Trial registration NCT01015716
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 .