Effects of a Low-Cost Evidence-Based Nutrition Program on Obesity in a Worksite Wellness Initiative
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Loureen S. Downes, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC; Amy M. Iannone, BSN, RN -- Nursing, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA
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- Tau Zeta
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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.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-06-28T13:13:19Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Nutrition; Obesity; Worksite Wellness |
Conference Information
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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