Last updated September 1, 2026
Key finding
Mean weight loss was greater in the intervention (−5.5% [0.6%]) than in the control (−0.4% [0.5%]) group (P < .001).
This study evaluated the efficacy of a 16-week lifestyle intervention on metabolic and behavioral risk factors compared to usual care. The intervention group showed significant improvements in weight and fasting glucose levels.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the efficacy of a 16-week lifestyle intervention on metabolic and behavioral risk factors compared to usual care. The intervention group showed significant improvements in weight and fasting glucose levels.
These findings highlight the potential of structured lifestyle interventions in workplace settings to effectively reduce metabolic risk factors. By improving weight and glucose levels, such interventions can contribute to better long-term health outcomes and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Short duration of the intervention may not reflect long-term effects Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes
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Kellie RW, Carla KM, David GM, Haikady NN, Brian CF, Gregg MG. Efficacy of a Worksite Lifestyle Intervention on Metabolic and Behavioral Risk Factors Compared with Usual Care. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2015;12:E210. doi:10.5888/pcd12.150301
Mean weight loss was greater in the intervention group (−5.5%) compared to the control group (−0.4%)
Fasting glucose levels decreased more in the intervention group (−8.6 mg/dL) than in the control group (−3.7 mg/dL)
Total energy intake decreased significantly postintervention
Dietary fiber intake increased significantly postintervention
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This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes, Usual care and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Fiber intake, UPF percentage contribution to total energy intake at follow-up, and 1 more.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fiber intake
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fiber intake
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → UPF percentage contribution to total energy intake at follow-up
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → UPF percentage contribution to total energy intake at follow-up
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Weight change
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Weight change
Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and Fasting Glucose, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Fasting Glucose.
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All studies measuring Fasting Glucose
Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Usual care evidence base.
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Contributes to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes evidence base.
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Measures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.7 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve weight change.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve fiber intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fiber intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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