The Effect of a Lifestyle Intervention on Weight Loss for University Employees

ABSTRACT

Obesity is a major health issue. A community-based intervention was implemented on a college campus to help employees lose body weight and fat. Participants were scanned using the InBody device at pre- and post-intervention, measuring body weight, fat, and waist circumference. Participants attended 11 classes on healthy lifestyle education. A comparison of pre- and post-intervention measurements was made using a paired t-test, resulting in a statistically significant difference in outcome measures. Correlation between class attendance and pounds lost showed a moderate negative correlation. Findings support a community-based lifestyle behavior intervention for weight and fat loss for university employees.

Declaration of interest statement

The author declares no financial interest in the BeWell program at the University of Central Arkansas nor with the InBody corporation.

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Funding

Funding for this research was supplied through a scholarship award from Sigma Theta Tau International Kappa Rho at Large chapter.