Effect of a Multifaceted, Church-Based Wellness Program on Metabolic Syndrome in 41 Overweight or Obese Congregants

Ivester, Priscilla; Sergeant, Susan; Danhauer, Suzanne C.; Case, L. Douglas; Lamb, Alec; Chilton, Briana G.; Delar, Bonnie; Hollingshead, Monica L.; Chilton, Floyd H.; Weaver, Kelly L.

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Effect of a Multifaceted, Church-Based Wellness Program on Metabolic Syndrome in 41 Overweight or Obese Congregants

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By Ivester, Priscilla ; Sergeant, Susan ; Danhauer, Suzanne C. ; ...

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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
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Ivester, Priscilla ; Sergeant, Susan ; Danhauer, Suzanne C. ; Case, L. Douglas ; Lamb, Alec ; Chilton, Briana G. ; Delar, Bonnie ; Hollingshead, Monica L. ; Chilton, Floyd H. ; Weaver, Kelly L.
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Introduction

A rise in obesity, poor-quality diets, and low physical activity has led to a dramatic increase in the number of Americans with metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Our objective was to determine the effect of a short-term, multifaceted wellness program carried out in a church setting on weight, metabolic syndrome, and self-reported wellness.

Methods

Forty-one overweight or obese adults in a church congregation provided fasting blood samples and answered a wellness questionnaire before and after completing an 8-week diet and exercise program. We also measured weight, body fat, body mass index, and waist and hip circumference.

Results

The intervention decreased weight, body fat, and central adiposity; improved indexes of metabolic syndrome; and increased self-reported wellness.

Conclusion

A multifaceted wellness intervention that emphasizes diet and exercise can rapidly influence weight, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and self-reported wellness.
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Adult Aged Community Health Services Diet, Reducing Directive Counseling Exercise Therapy Female Follow-Up Studies Health Promotion Humans Male Metabolic Syndrome X Middle Aged Obesity Protestantism Treatment Outcome
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Prev Chronic Dis. 7(4).
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1545-1151
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Journal Article
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7
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4
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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