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Evaluation of the 10&10,000 Change Challenge Program
Megan McClendon Pynckel1, Sumathi Venkatesh2, Mark D Faries1,3
1Family & Community Health, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, College Station, TX 77845, USA.
Nutrients
|May 14, 2025
Summary
This health program improved participants' health outcomes and confidence in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors. Program graduates achieved significant weight loss and better health compared to dropouts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Chronic diseases are a leading cause of death in the US, preventable through lifestyle behaviors like physical activity and healthy diet.
- Existing health programs lack long-term effectiveness and focus on meeting established guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a health program's impact on participant confidence, health outcomes, and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Within-subjects analysis assessed pre-post changes in weight, health, and confidence in achieving step count and fruit/vegetable goals.
- Between-subjects analysis compared program graduates and dropouts on weight, health, and confidence.
Main Results:
- Program graduates lost an average of six pounds and reported increased health and confidence.
- Dropouts exhibited significantly lower health and confidence levels than graduates.
Conclusions:
- The health program positively influenced confidence and health outcomes in graduates.
- Enhancing confidence-building materials during pre-assessment is recommended for program improvement.
