| Titel: | Effect of Nurses Living Fit (Tm) Exercise and Nutrition Intervention on Body Mass Index in Nurses |
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| Autor: | Speroni, K. G. Earley, C. Seibert, D. Kassem, M. Shorter, G. Ware, C. C. Kosak, E. Atherton, M. |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Journal of Nursing Administration |
| Jahr: | 2012 |
| Band: | 42 |
| Heft: | 4 |
| Seiten: | 231-238 |
| Sprache: | English |
| Abstract: | Objective: The hospital-based Nurses Living Fit (NLF) intervention was implemented by nurses to determine its effect on decreasing body mass index (BMI) in nurse participants.; Background: Although there are limited data on obesity rates of nurses working in the United States, more than half are estimated to be overweight or obese.; Methods: The NLF intervention included exercise (12 weekly sessions), yoga and nutrition (4 monthly sessions), and diary completion (exercise/yoga, food/water consumption, and sleep), addressing healthy lifestyle principles.; Results: NLF participants experienced a greater mean reduction in BMI and waist circumference inches. Ninety-three percent of NLF participants recommended the NLF program.; Conclusions: Provision of an evidence-based program such as NLF facilitates nurse education on healthy lifestyle principles. |