Evaluating the Effectiveness of Nutrition and Exercise Interventions in Adults with Chronic Obesity; Exercise--Health aspects
| dc.contributor.author | Englehart, Robert Case | |
| dc.contributor.department | Healthcare Administration | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-10T13:59:44Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-10T13:59:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12 | |
| dc.description | Fall 2025 Graduate Project/Thesis/Capstone in Healthcare Administration. Student ID redacted. | |
| dc.description.abstract | This graduate project examines the extent to which nutrition and exercise interventions reduce body mass index (BMI) and improve functional mobility among American adults with chronic obesity. A literature-based research design was used to identify and assess peer-reviewed studies published between the years 2013 and 2025 that evaluated different lifestyle and behavioral interventions. The data collected was public information with no individual privacy concerns. The project also explored administrative implications for integrating these strategies. A hypothesis is used to test whether or not exercise and nutritional interventions are effective in reducing body mass index and improving functional mobility. Findings from the reviewed studies suggest that interventions are effective in reducing both BMI and improving functional mobility. Specific results varied depending on the individual and the method of intervention being tested. The findings consistently showed that combining nutrition and physical-activity methods produced more consistent improvements in weight and mobility outcomes than single-component programs. A significant barrier to positive results was found to be long-term adherence. The findings suggest the need for future research on more specific variables, including the long-term use of medication for weight management. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Dr. Cheryl Holden, Executive Director, Associate Professor MHCA 6104: Graduate Project in Healthcare Administration-Faculty Dr. Jim Dockins | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14393/947 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.rights | A copyright review process in April 2026 has determined that this item is in copyright, held by the author, Robert Case Englehart. The written permission of the copyright holder is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use that extends beyond what is authorized by fair use and other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions rests with person(s) desiring to use the item. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Obesity--Treatment; Healthy lifestyle; Overweight persons--Nutrition | |
| dc.title | Evaluating the Effectiveness of Nutrition and Exercise Interventions in Adults with Chronic Obesity; Exercise--Health aspects | |
| dc.type | Thesis |