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Description of Resource:

Worksite programs intended to improve diet and/or physical activity behaviors are recommended based on strong evidence of their effectiveness for reducing weight among employees. Worksite nutrition and physical activity programs are designed to improve health-related behaviors and health outcomes.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

Community Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Educational and Community-Based Programs

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

ECBP-9, ECBP-8

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

Community Preventive Services Task Force. A recommendation to improve employee weight status through worksite health promotion programs targeting nutrition, physical activity, or both. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2009 Oct [cited 2013 Mar 21];37(4):358-9. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/obesity/RecommendationImproveEmployeeWeightStatusWorksiteHealthPromotionProgramsTargetingNutritionPhysicalActivityorBoth.pdf

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Business & Private Sector, Government & Policymakers, Behavioral & Social, Environmental & Policy, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Employers & Employees

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/obesity-prevention-and-control-worksite-programsa
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:56:11.0