Managing obesity
Over the past two decades, Americans have become increasingly overweight. In fact nearly two-thirds of our population is now considered overweight or obese.
Use these messages to encourage employees to speak with their doctors about how to maintain or reach a healthy weight.
E-mails
Subject: Controlling weight helps control costs (MS Word) — Explains how watching your weight helps prevent ongoing illness.
Handout
Take Charge of Your Weight (PDF) — Tips, advice and a list of programs and resources to help employees manage their weight.
Newsletter articles
Headline: Keeping you healthy, keeps us all healthy (MS Word) — Explains the costs of two ongoing illnesses – obesity and asthma.