Worksite Study Promoting Activity and Changes in Eating (PACE): Design and Baseline Results

Objective: Based on previous worksite‐wide intervention studies and an ecological framework, we created a behavioral intervention program to maintain or reduce weight through healthy eating and physical activity. The design and evaluation plan of the group‐randomized trial and the recruitment of worksites are described. Preliminary results regarding the dietary and physical activity behaviors associated with BMI are discussed.

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