Abstract

The presentation will describe the impact of a low-cost, evidence-based nutrition education intervention used in a worksite wellness initiative to decrease body mass index, improve healthy eating habits and physical activity. Implications for practice and future research will be addressed.

Author Details

Loureen S. Downes, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC; Amy M. Iannone, BSN, RN -- Nursing, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Tau Zeta

Lead Author Affiliation

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nutrition, Obesity, Worksite Wellness

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Effects of a low-cost evidence-based nutrition program on obesity in a worksite wellness initiative

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The presentation will describe the impact of a low-cost, evidence-based nutrition education intervention used in a worksite wellness initiative to decrease body mass index, improve healthy eating habits and physical activity. Implications for practice and future research will be addressed.