More research is needed to understand the institutionalization and sustainability of dietary interventions and the long-term effectiveness of weight management and weight loss programs. Future research is also recommended to determine the extent of how the work environment and work practices promote or discourage the development of overweight or obesity and how obesity is related to risk of occupational diseases and injuries. In particular, more studies on interventions that can be realistically applied to small business settings are needed.
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