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020 _a1846190584
020 _a9781846190582
100 _aWilliams, N R
245 0 _aManaging obesity in the workplace
260 _aAbingdon
_bRadcliffe
_cc2008
520 _aThis book 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. An 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 illustrate the extent of the problem and offer practical solutions, focussing on nutrition, physical activity, motivation and education.
690 _aObesity
690 _aEmployment
690 _aHealth Promotion
999 _c56090
_d56090