Evaluation of a Worksite Wellness Program Designed to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks

We evaluated a multifactorial worksite wellness program designed to improve lifestyle and reduce cardiovascular risks at a small professional services company. Program participation (N = 60 employees) consisted of an enrollment session, a 6-month period of wellness program activities, and a disenrollment session. Lifestyle and biometric measures were obtained at enrollment and disenrollment. Over 6-months, percentage of dietary fat intake decreased (P <.01); daily fruit and vegetable servings and fiber intake increased (P =.02); systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased (P =.04 and 0.01, respectively), and high-density lipoprotein increased (P <.01). This worksite wellness program achieved meaningful improvements in dietary intake and reduction in cardiovascular risks.