Fabio A Almeida1, Sarah S Wall, Wen You, Samantha M Harden, Jennie L Hill, Blake E Krippendorf, Paul A Estabrooks. 1. From the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (Dr Almeida, Mrs Wall, Dr Harden, Dr Hill, Mr Krippendorf, and Dr Estabrooks), Virginia Tech; Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics (Dr You), Blacksburg, Va; School of Kinesiology (Dr Harden), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Department of Family and Community Medicine (Dr Estabrooks), Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Va.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between worksite physical environment and employee dietary intake, physical activity behavior, and weight status. METHODS: Two trained research assistants completed audits (Checklist of Health Promotion Environments at Worksites) at each worksite (n = 28). Employees (n = 6261) completed a brief health survey before participation in a weight loss program. RESULTS: Employees' access to outdoor areas was directly associated with lower body mass index (BMI), whereas access to workout facilities within a worksite was associated with higher BMI. The presence of a cafeteria and fewer vending machines was directly associated with better eating habits. Better eating habits and meeting physical activity recommendations were both related to lower BMI. CONCLUSIONS: Selected environmental factors in worksites were significantly associated with employee behaviors and weight status, providing additional intervention targets to change the worksite environment and promote employee weight loss.
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between worksite physical environment and employee dietary intake, physical activity behavior, and weight status. METHODS: Two trained research assistants completed audits (Checklist of Health Promotion Environments at Worksites) at each worksite (n = 28). Employees (n = 6261) completed a brief health survey before participation in a weight loss program. RESULTS: Employees' access to outdoor areas was directly associated with lower body mass index (BMI), whereas access to workout facilities within a worksite was associated with higher BMI. The presence of a cafeteria and fewer vending machines was directly associated with better eating habits. Better eating habits and meeting physical activity recommendations were both related to lower BMI. CONCLUSIONS: Selected environmental factors in worksites were significantly associated with employee behaviors and weight status, providing additional intervention targets to change the worksite environment and promote employee weight loss.
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