Positive Pathways 4-Week Self-Paced Virtual Nutrition and Lifestyle Program

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of joining a four-week self-paced nutrition and lifestyle program with weekly meetings led by nutrition experts alongside other adults seeking a comprehensive approach to developing substantial healthy habits. Methods: The effectiveness of the program was assessed via pre- and post-survey and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test via SPSS Statistics software. Setting: Virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) Participants: In March of 2024, 4 adults enrolled in the program. Intervention: The participants completed the virtual program over 4 weeks in 2024. Results: The primary findings of this study were that a 4-week virtual nutrition and lifestyle program did not elicit a statistically significant change in the nutrition confidence in individuals Conclusion: In conclusion, results from the present study indicated the 4-week self-paced nutrition and lifestyle program impacted participants' behavioral confidence but not significantly enough to know if changes in sustainable habits will follow.