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. 2020 Dec 8;5:100136. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2020.100136

Table 2.

Key goals and examples of associated interventions aimed at reducing physical inactivity and improving the dietary quality of meals at the workplace.

Goals Actions aimed at promoting and facilitating each of them
Specific General
Reducing physical inactivity
Standing work stints Provide standing work stations Provide frequent trainings, use health messaging
Create a culture of health and promotion of physical activity at the workplace
Employee champions
Awards
Standing/walking calls Provide hands-free devices
Standing/walking meetings Create walkable spaces
Walk breaks
Use stairs Increase visibility, promote use
Active commute Infrastructures: make bicycle parking lots available; provide bicycles to employees
Self-monitoring and informal competitions Provide step counters; gamification of physical activity at the workplace
Formal competitions Host periodic sports events
Active day breaks Host periodic retreats including sports and exercise
Improving the dietary quality of meals at the workplace
Cardiovascular healthy choices for meals at the workplace Make healthy foods available at vending machines and staff cafeterias at affordable cost Provide frequent trainings, use health messaging
Create a culture of healthy eating and drinking at the workplace
Limit availability of unhealthy options
Reduce intake of unhealthy snacks and sugary beverages Make healthy options available at vending machines
Make mineral water easily available
Active day breaks Host periodic retreats including healthy cooking activities