Employees shed pounds in worksite-based weight loss intervention with behavioral counseling
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 20:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Workplace-based programs that include dietary advice coupled with behavioral counseling appear to be a promising approach for men and women with significant weight loss goals, based on the results of a pilot study. Employees enrolled in the intervention arm of a randomized controlled trial lost on average, 18 pounds over a six-month period compared to a two pound weight gain in a control group.