AWM: Interventions in Workplace Settings (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Salinardi T, Batra P, et al, 2013
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Lifestyle intervention reduces body weight and improves cardiometabolic risk factors in worksites.
Authors:
Salinardi T, Batra P, Roberts S, Urban L, Robinson L, Pittas A, Lichtenstein A, Deckersbach T, Saltzman E, Das S
Journal:
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Year of publication:
2013
Volume:
97
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
667-76
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Greater or equal to 21 years old; BMI greater or equal to 25; approval letter from primary care physician.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy; medical condition that could influence nutrient absorption or restrict intake of food
Research Purpose:
To pilot test a new multi-component lifestyle intervention for weight loss in work sites that focused on changing both dietary intake and eating behavior patterns in overweight and obese employees.
Blinding efforts:
Not applicable
Study Location:
Boston, MA
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
USDA, NHLBI