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A priority oriented nutrition education program to improve nutritional and cardiometabolic status in the workplace: a randomized field trial

Authors: Bahar Hassani, Reza Amani, Mohammad Hussein Haghighizadeh, Marzieh Araban

Published in: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

Workplace nutrition has been identified as a priority setting that can significantly reduce cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factors. This study was conducted as a part of the workplace education program to improve nutritional practices and cardiometabolic status in industrial personnel.

Methods

The present research was a randomized controlled field trial conducted on employees of a regional petrochemical company. The health-related priorities of the program were defined and addressed in the study in which 104 employees with dyslipidemia were randomly divided into two groups of education and control. Data were collected pre- and post-intervention, using valid and reliable multi-session questionnaires on demographic data, nutritional knowledge, and nutritional intake. Anthropometric measures, serum FBS, HbA1C, hs-CRP and homocysteine (Hcy) were assessed in both groups. In the education group, the nutrition program included five educational workshops about healthy nutrition and regular exercise along with educational messages over a 3-month period. The controls did not receive any education during the study.

Results

There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding the baseline variables. The education group significantly improved their nutritional knowledge (p < 0.001), dietary intakes (p < 0.005), serum FBS (p < 0.001) and Hcy levels (p < 0.001) and anthropometric indices.

Conclusion

Workplace nutrition education programs can improve knowledge and reduce important CVD risk factors.

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Title: A priority oriented nutrition education program to improve nutritional and cardiometabolic status in the workplace: a randomized field trial
Authors: Bahar Hassani
Reza Amani
Mohammad Hussein Haghighizadeh
Marzieh Araban
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Nutrition
Published in: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6673
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-020-0252-y

At a glance: The STEP trials

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A priority oriented nutrition education program to improve nutritional and cardiometabolic status in the workplace: a randomized field trial

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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