Did You Know?

• The annual medical burden of obesity increased to 9.1 percent in 2006 compared to 6.5 percent in 1998. 
• Medical expenses for obese employees are estimated to be 42 percent higher than for a person with healthy weight.  
• According to the American Cancer Society, one-third of all cancer deaths are related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and nutrition.
• Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity.
• The benefits of physical activity far outweigh the possibility of adverse outcomes.
• Mental health benefits have been found in people who do aerobic or a combination of aerobic and muscle– strengthening activities 3 to 5 days a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Some research has shown that even lower levels of physical activity also may provide some benefits.