- Almost two thirds of the U.S adult
population is overweight and more than 30 percent are obese. Obesity is now considered
an epidemic.
- Obesity costs employers
approximately $12.7 billion each year.
- Health care costs for
an obese employee are 36 percent more than an employee with a healthy weight;
medications cost 77 percent more for those who are obese.
- Paid sick-leave for obese
employees adds up to approximately $2.4 billion each year for employers.
- Obese employees are more
likely to be absent.
- Obesity is related to 39 million
lost workdays and 63 million physician visits.
- Life insurance premium costs are
double for those with a BMI of 35 or over compared with those within a healthy
BMI range.
- Obesity can trigger more health
problems and cause increased health expenditures than smoking or drinking.
- Being overweight places employees
at risk of developing other diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure,
type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, etc.
(Source: National Business
Group on Health, Allstate Corp)
But it’s not just
the employee who suffers – employers suffer, too. It may sound like
a grim picture, but when your company partners with CaloriesCount.com, there’s
a bright future for everyone.
With a continued rise in the cost of healthcare, more and more companies and are
offering health education and wellness programs, according to a survey conducted
by consulting firm, Hewitt Associates (which specializes in Human Resources).
In fact, 72 percent of U.S. companies are now offering such programs. Camille
Haltom, a health care consultant with Hewitt Associates, noted, “We expect
that organizations will not only continue to offer health promotion programs but
look for ways to enhance and expand existing programs for employees.”
CaloriesCount.com (sponsored by the Calorie Control Council, a non-profit association
founded in 1966) meets the needs of consumers who crave sound, scientific information
regarding dieting and weight control issues. And, studies from Brown University
and Baylor College of Medicine have shown that online dieting can be effective.
CaloriesCount.com is non-commercial and non-profit (making it very affordable
for everyone). The site offers sensible lifestyle-oriented advice supported by
leading health organizations and medical professionals as well as a prestigious
Scientific Advisory Board.
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In
sum, Calories Count is a healthy weight loss program that provides private, convenient, sensible, effective,
affordable online weight loss or weight control.
- Personalized
Diet Assessment
- Enhanced
Calorie Calculator
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
- Personalized
Online Food Diary
- Weigh In
Chart/Tracking
- Recipes and
Meal Plans
- Exercise
Calculator
- Calorie Counter
- Caring Support
Community with expert chats and access to experts online
- Weekly newsletter,
with articles on diet, fitness, health and nutrition
- And much
more...
CaloriesCount.com is already helping thousands of people enjoy healthier
lifestyles at a healthy weight, and the site can help your employees
as well.
CaloriesCount.com corporate wellness program
works well for companies of all sizes. For larger companies it augments
programs already in place. (It is especially beneficial to large
companies who may have satellite offices, which may not have access
to all the benefits provided at the corporate headquarters. Employees
can access CaloriesCount.com anywhere in the world with just the
click of a mouse.) For smaller companies, it may serve as the actual
wellness program. Additionally, CaloriesCount.com can be tailored
to fit the needs of any corporation. With CaloriesCount.com, employees
can log on anytime, anywhere!
The staff of
CaloriesCount.com is also committed to helping you "market"
this benefit to your employees. (They can’t benefit from something
they don’t know about.) From articles for company newsletters
to pieces on company Intranet sites, CaloriesCount.com will work
with you to make sure employees are aware of this special benefit
that you are offering.
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