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 .
Precision in Weighing: A Comparison of Scales Found in Physician Offices, Fitness Centers, and Weight Loss Centers
Objective .  Weight assessment is a critical aid in patient care . It is particularly important in monitoring progression of pregnancies , heart failure status , and when adjusting medications . Although weight is generally determined using a scale , few studies have evaluated the precision of non-household scales . The objective of this study was to assess scale precision across a variety of setting s. Methods . An evaluation of scales from r and omly selected primary care clinics ( n=30 ) , diabetology/endocrinology clinics ( n=7 ) , weight loss facilities ( n=25 ) , and fitness centers ( n=30 ) was performed . Assessment s were completed on a total of 223 scales : 94 from primary care clinics , 32 from diabetology/endocrinology clinics , 39 from weight loss centers , and 58 from fitness centers . Scales were assessed for condition , location in facility , resting surface , commercial design ation , and calibration history . Scale precision was vali date d using 100 lb . ( 45.5 kg ) , 150 lb . ( 68.3 kg ) , 200 lb . ( 90.9 kg ) , and 250 lb . ( 113.6 kg ) certified weights . Results . Overall , scales demonstrated decreased precision with increased weight . At higher weights , more than 15 % of scales were off by more than 6 lbs . ( 2.3 kg ) , approximately 1 Body Mass Index ( BMI ) unit . While facility type was not significant , condition , location in facility , resting surface , commercial design ation , and calibration history were significant . Conclusions . This study demonstrates that many scales used to measure body weight are imprecise and that scales in health care setting s are no more precise than those in other facilities . Clinical decisions based on scales that are imprecise have the potential to cause iatrogenic complications in patient care
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 .