"Managing Obesity in the Workplace" comprehensively examines how obesity impacts business and provides examples of action that can be taken by employers to prevent weight gain and facilitate weight loss in their staff. A considered, evidence-based analysis of the extent of the obesity problem reveals how this public health epidemic affects all workplaces influencing fitness to work, sickness absence, discrimination and bullying.Case studies from around the world clearly illustrate the extent of the problem and offer practical, innovative and budget friendly solutions for all businesses, large and small. With a focus on nutrition, physical activity, motivation and education, this book is ideal for occupational health professionals, public health and primary care doctors and nurses, health and safety officers, and nutritionists and dieticians. Organisations promoting workplace health, including sports/exercise equipment suppliers, will find it enlightening reading, as will business owners and managers.

About the Author
Nerys Williams, Griselda Cooper

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'Someone looking at this book might ask, "What's new?" The answer is, quite a lot!...This is a fun little book that deserves a spot on bookshelves...It provides practical examples, ideas, and case studies that hold promise to reduce levels of obesity.' DOODY'S REVIEW SERVICE



Book Information
ISBN 9781846190582
Author Nerys Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 294g