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I forgot my passwordTreating weight related disease costs the U.S. $147 billion
by Carly Finucane, posted Jul 29th 2009, 16:27
According to an article posted Monday on msnbc.com, the cost of treating obesity related illness is nearly double what it was just 10 years ago. The article states that new research shows that medical spending for an obese person is on average $1,400 more than for a person of average weight.
These figures are shocking, but can often leave an employer or individual asking, “I get it, but what can we do?” Research shows that increasing physical activity and promoting better nutrition are the most successful ways to combat these problems. KCFit wants to be part of the solution in Kansas City. Sign up to be part of one of our Billion Steps Challenges or get your company involved in a low cost walking program. Making changes to your lifestyle isn’t always easy, but we want to make KC Fit one step at a time.
Email Chris Culbertson (cculbertson@kcfit.net) to get started on your walking program today.
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