Almeida, Fabio A.You, WenHarden, Samantha M.Blackman, Kacie C. A.Davy, Brenda M.Glasgow, Russell E.Hill, Jennie L.Linnan, Laura A.Wall, Sarah S.Yenerall, JackieZoellner, Jamie M.Estabrooks, Paul A.2017-01-082017-01-082015-04-011930-7381http://hdl.handle.net/10919/74016Objective—To determine the effectiveness of an individually-targeted Internet-based intervention with monetary incentives (INCENT) at reducing weight of overweight and obese employees when compared to a less-intensive intervention (Livin’ My Weigh [LMW]) 6-months after program initiation. Design and Methods—Twenty-eight worksites were randomly assigned to either INCENT or LMW conditions. Both programs used evidence-based strategies to support weight loss. INCENT was delivered via daily e-mails over 12 months while LMW was delivered quarterly via both newsletters and onsite educational sessions. Generalized linear mixed models were conducted for weight change from baseline to 6-month post program and using an intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis to include all participants with baseline weight measurements. Results—Across 28 worksites, 1,790 employees (M=47 years of age; 79% Caucasian; 74% women) participated. Participants lost an average of 2.27 lbs (p< 0.001) with a BMI decrease of 0.36 kg/m² (p< 0.01) in INCENT and LMW, respectively. The difference between INCENT and LMW group in weight loss and BMI reduction were not statistically significant.737 - 745 (9) page(s)application/pdfenIn CopyrightEndocrinology & MetabolismNutrition & DieteticsObesityworksitee-mailbehavioral interventionincentivesHealth-promotion programsPhysical-activityObesity preventionClinical-trialsOverweightInterventionsNutritionEmployeesArticle - Refereedhttps://doi.org/10.1002/oby.20899234