Improvements in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Overweight and Obese Employees Participating in a University Worksite Wellness Program.
OBJECTIVE
To determine immediate changes in weight and cardiometabolic risk of participants in a university worksite wellness program (WWP). It was hypothesized that there would be significant improvements in weight and waist circumference after 12 weeks.


METHODS
Employees volunteered for enrollment in a 12-week WWP that provided educational sessions in-person or online. At baseline and after 12 weeks, participants had one-on-one appointments with the study registered dietitian who measured clinical outcome markers (cardiometabolic risk factors) and provided individualized counseling.


RESULTS
Among 79 participants who returned for 12-week appointments, there were statistically significant improvements in weight (p < .0001), waist circumference (p < .0001), and other cardiometabolic risk factors from baseline to 12-weeks.


CONCLUSIONS
Improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors may be observed in a relatively short period of time among those who enrolled in a WWP.
Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions, Newark, NJ, USA diane.radler@shrp.rutgers.edu.
Diane Rigassio
DR
Radler
Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions, Newark, NJ, USA.
Andrea Fleisch
AF
Marcus
Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions, Newark, NJ, USA.
Rachel
R
Griehs
Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions, Newark, NJ, USA.
Riva
R
Touger-Decker
D001786:Blood Glucose; D001794:Blood Pressure; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001837:Body Weights and Measures; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003376:Counseling; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D050177:Overweight / Q000628:therapy*; D044469:Racial Groups; D012307:Risk Factors; D014495:Universities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015431:Weight Loss; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration*
D001786:Blood Glucose; D008055:Lipids
cardiovascular disease; chronic disease; health promotion; nutrition; obesity