1. Impact of Nutrition Education and Physical Fitness on Weight Loss
Samuel Serrano
2016

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Purpose
To assess the impact of nutrition education and physical fitness on weight loss.
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3. Method
Specific measurements during pre and post assessment included body mass index (BMI) and physical fitness tests that include: push-ups, sit ups and crunches.
Provided nutrition rating based on their initial questionnaire responses and BMI.
Weekly weigh-ins were required by participants
Monitoring the caloric intake and physical activity of each participant to ensure success.

4. Study Description 30 participants who were employees of Best Buy
17 males
10 mid-20s
7 early 30s
13 females
8 early 20s
5 late 30s
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An assessment included:
questions regarding lifestyle, nutrition and physical fitness
educational materials were provided

5. Instrumentation/ Assessment Plan
Questionnaire to be completed by the participant
Accountability waiver
Pre-fitness assessment
Post-fitness assessment
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Ongoing
Weekly weigh-ins
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Nutrition evaluation/ guidance

6. Pre-Assessment Results
Females
Average weight = with a standard deviation of
Average BMI = with a standard deviation of 2.42.
Average nutrition rating = 2.63 out of 5 with a standard deviation of 0.51.
Males
Average weight = with a standard deviation of
Average BMI = with a standard deviation of 5.51.
Average nutrition rating = 3.40 out of 5 and had a standard deviation of 0.63.

7. Post-Assessment Results
Females
Average weight = 179 with a standard deviation of
Average BMI = with a standard deviation of 2.07.
Average nutrition rating = 2.38 out of 5 and had a standard deviation of 0.51.
While conducting a T-test, the weight correlation between pre and post-test was , BMI correlation and nutrition rating
Males
Average weight = with a standard deviation of
Average BMI = with a standard deviation of 5.05.
Average nutrition rating = 2.87 out of 5 and had a standard deviation of 0.64.
While conducting a T-test, the weight correlation between pre and post-test was .0024, BMI correlation and nutrition rating

8. Results Chart Overall Average weight = 223.03
Average BMI = with a
Average nutrition rating = 3 out of 5

9. Results Graphs

10. Discussion
Male group had more of a significant change and improved than the female group when comparing the pre-test and post-test weight loss.
Overall, the program showed significant results since they are less than .05 in the post assessment.
For the female group, there was no real change between the nutrition rating pre and post since the T test was compared to for the male group because the value is higher than .01.

11. Next Steps and Evaluation
Suggest additional research into the female group since the nutrition rating had no significant change.
Providing a nutrition plan for various calorie level brackets, in addition to monitoring, would be beneficial.
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12. References
Macera, Carol A. Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for a Healthier Nation. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from
Mechanick et. al. (2013). The Importance of Physical Activity for Losing Weight, Maintaining Weight, and Preventing Weight Gain. Research Digest, 14(2), 1-9. Retrieved from
Plotnikoff, Ronald, Clare E. Collins, Rebecca Williams, John Germov, and Robin Callister Sarah A Costigan, Melinda J Hutchesson, Sarah G Kennedy, Sara L Robards, Jennifer Allen, and Robin Callister (2015). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Effectiveness of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight for university and college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis: April Retrieved from