The effect of a lifestyle intervention on weight loss in university employees
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Laura Gillis, DNP, RN, School of Nursing, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, USA
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Obesity continues to be a health concern. In a university setting, a community based lifestyle behavior intervention was implemented to facilitate employees to lose body weight and body fat. The Inbody device was used to measure project outcomes. Results were significant weight and fat loss in employees.
Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
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Keywords | Community Based; Weight Loss; University Employees |
Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2018 |
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