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A multifactorial weight control program in a corporate setting.

D M Hermann-Nickell¹, T T Baker

¹Dairy Council of Arizona, Tempe 85282.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

|April 1, 1989

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This 8-week corporate wellness program, focusing on behavior modification, nutrition education, and exercise, led to significant weight loss and body fat reduction in male and female participants. The self-directed approach was found to be favorable and sustainable.

Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Behavioral Science
Nutrition Science

Background:

Corporate wellness programs are crucial for employee health.
Weight management interventions require multifaceted approaches.
Self-directed behavior change is key for long-term success.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate an 8-week corporate weight management program.
To assess the effectiveness of behavior modification, nutrition education, and exercise.
To determine participant satisfaction and perceived sustainability of changes.

Main Methods:

Implementation of an 8-week program in a corporate setting.
Focus on participant-identified needs and self-directed behavior changes.
Inclusion of behavior modification, nutrition education, and exercise components.

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Main Results:

Male participants averaged a 12.4 lb weight decrease and 1.4% body fat reduction.
Female participants averaged a 4.1 lb weight loss and 3.9% body fat reduction.
Participants found all program components beneficial and believed changes were sustainable.

Conclusions:

The corporate weight management program was a favorable approach.
Self-directed behavior changes, nutrition education, and exercise are effective.
Sustainable weight loss is achievable through integrated wellness strategies.