title: [Evaluation of a physical exercise and nutritional guidance program given to workers at a health institute].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report on the results of the first stage of the Pause for Your Health program, designed to promote physical exercise during the work journey day in addition to an eating plan to contribute to the employees' general well-being.
  
  
  METHODS
  The participants were 36 employees of a national institute on health working at a research area. The indicators assessed before and after the program were: sedentary lifestyle, cardiovascular adaptation to exercise test, anthropometric measures, serico-lipoglycemic profile, blood pressure, perception of lifestyle and general well-being and finally opinion about program.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Data showed significant changes in five anthropometric indicators, the most significant was waist circumference. As to clinical assessment, the most prominent change was observed in glucose level. The results also showed that people who were overweight at the start of the program at the end of it lost weight, which was statistically significant.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Participants showed attitude of great involvement regarding physical activity and increased awareness of the best way to eat. One of the immediate benefits of using this program was that it allowed identifying risk factors among the employees and increased motivation to participate and to take specific measures regarding their health care.
authors: Institute Nacional de Psiquiatria Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz.
authors: Jorge
authors: J
authors: Galván
authors: María Luisa
authors: ML
authors: Rascón
authors: Alejandra
authors: A
authors: Soriano
authors: Eva María
authors: EM
authors: Rodríguez
authors: Rosa María
authors: RM
authors: Aguilera
authors: Leticia
authors: L
authors: Casanova
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes; D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D001794:Blood Pressure; D015444:Exercise; D005080:Exercise Test; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D057185:Sedentary Behavior
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D008055:Lipids