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Prev Chronic Dis
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Davy, Brenda M. ; You, Wen ; Almeida, Fabio ; Wall, Sarah ; Harden, Samantha ; ... More +
Davy, Brenda M. ; You, Wen ; Almeida, Fabio ; Wall, Sarah ; Harden, Samantha ; Comber, Dana L. ; Estabrooks, Paul A. Less -
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Introduction

The worksite environment may influence employees’ dietary behaviors. Consumption of water and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) affect weight management; however, little research has evaluated the influence of worksite factors on beverage consumption. Our purpose was to determine whether individual and worksite factors are associated with water and SSB intake among overweight and obese employees.

Methods

Data were collected as part of baseline assessments for a worksite-based, weight-management intervention trial. Height and weight of participants (N = 1,482; 74% female; mean age = 47 y [standard deviation (SD) = 11y]; mean weight = 208 lbs [SD = 46 lbs]) were assessed, and participants completed a validated beverage intake questionnaire. Environmental characteristics of worksites (N = 28) were audited. A qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) was used to identify worksite conditions that may support healthier beverage intake patterns.

Results

Most participants were white (75% of sample) with at least some college education or a college degree (approximately 82% of sample). Mean water and SSB intake were 27 fl oz (SD = 18 fl oz) and 17 fl oz (SD = 18 fl oz), respectively; SSB intake (191 kcal [SD = 218 kcal]) exceeded the recommended discretionary energy intake. Statistical models did not identify any significant predictors of water intake. Female sex and increasing level of education and household income were associated with lower SSB intake; baseline body weight and greater number of worksite water coolers and vending machines were associated with higher SSB intake. The QCA identified worksite type (ie, not manual labor) as a condition necessary for healthier beverage consumption; a worksite break policy of 2 or more per day may lead to unhealthy beverage consumption.

Conclusion

Workplace factors influence beverage consumption among overweight employees. Limiting vending machine availability and implementing policies that promote weight management may improve employee health.


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Adult Beverages Dietary Sucrose Drinking Energy Intake Environment Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Middle Aged Overweight Sweetening Agents Water Workplace
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Prev Chronic Dis. 11.
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Journal Article
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R01 DK071664/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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