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 .
Longitudinal Outcomes of a Comprehensive, Incentivized Worksite Wellness Program
This study evaluated health benefits of long-term participation in an employer-based wellness program  , focusing on selected chronic disease risk factors . A repeated measures longitudinal time-series study was conducted of 8 years of existing prospect ively collected annual data , including clinical measures of weight , blood pressure , cholesterol , and body fat percent . Participants were divided into their risk levels at baseline . Outcomes were compared to level of participation , for which annual points earned was a surrogate . Participants had lower increases in body mass index ( BMI ) than the general population had during the same time period . Greatest improvements in BMI , blood pressure , and cholesterol were seen in those at highest risk levels at baseline and in those whose physical activity increased over time . It was found that long-term participation in this program improved BMI , blood pressure , and cholesterol . Most benefits were found for those in high-risk groups . This program should recruit more employees in high health risk categories and emphasize retention and increased levels of participation
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 .