Changes in skinfold thickness and waist circumference after 12 and 24 months resulting from the NHF-NRG In Balance-project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More knowledge is needed regarding the effectiveness of weight gain prevention programmes. The present study tested the 12-and 24-month effectiveness of the 'Netherlands Research programme weight Gain prevention' (NHF-NRG)-In Balance-project, a worksite-based intervention aimed at the prevention of weight gain.

Methods

Twelve worksites (n = 553 participants) were matched and assigned to either intervention or control group. The worksites and employees of the intervention group received individual (i.e. pedometer, computer-tailored advice) and environmental (i.e. changes in worksite canteen) interventions, directed at physical activity and food intake over 1-year. Differences between the intervention and control group in changes in body weight, BMI, skinfold thickn

SUBMITTER: Kwak L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2858095 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature