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Around the Web: Obesity, Corporate Wellness, & Fitness Competition Links
A quick look at some of the more interesting articles on corporate wellness, fitness competitions, and obesity around the web recently.
The latest threat to national security: obesity. // The Washington Post
"It seems incredible, but these are the facts: As of 2005, at least 9 million young adults -- 27 percent of all Americans ages 17 to 24 -- were too overweight to serve in the military, according to the Army's analysis of national data."
America, Let's Get in Shape! // The Huffington Post
"Make it creative. If you have a camera, don't wait for your next vacation. Choose a route in your area you always liked or thought would be interesting to explore. Get there and walk around photographing whatever captures your imagination. At the end, you'll have loads of great memories and a workout under your belt."
Wellness programs make company, workers healthier // The Bakersfield Californian
"Recently passed federal health care reform legislation recognizes the benefits of employee wellness programs in containing costs, including health insurance premium costs. It's part of the movement away from a health care system that focuses on "sick people" and places more emphasis on keeping people from getting sick."
Winners lose big in fitness competition // The Salt Lake Tribune
"In an effort to encourage better employee health and help the community, the Salt Lake City marketing firm paid $10 to the Utah Food Bank for each pound of fat lost and each pound of muscle gained by its employees during a 90-day fitness competition. CFO Adam Mergist, who lost 20 pounds, said the "positive peer pressure" helped everyone."
Let us know in the comments below if there are any good articles you spotted that we (or others) may have missed.
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