Having the Right Tool for the Right Job: Results of an Incentive Versus Non-Incentive Weight Loss program
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Michael A. Perko, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Health promotion or "Wellness" programs have been identified as a means of promoting positive behavior change in the general population, and have become an increasingly attractive value-added benefit in settings such as the worksite, medical and community centers, and universities. As such, one of the most consistently popular choices to effect positive behavior change strategies into a persons lifestyle are weight loss programs.
Having the Right Tool for the Right Job: Results of an Incentive Versus Non-Incentive Weight Loss program
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- Publication
- Perko, M. A., & Leeds, B. M. (2000). Having the Right Tool for the Right Job: Results of an Incentive verses Non-Incentive Weight-loss Program. The North Carolina Journal, 36(1), 18-20.
- Language: English
- Date: 2000
- Keywords
- Wellness, Health promotion, Incentive programs, Weight loss