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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 22, 2020 11:47:00 AM1 min read

Understanding the Risk of Obesity for Truck Drivers

Obesity and being overweight are two common health risks facing truck drivers. Obesity means having too much body fat, while a person can be overweight due to too much muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. If a person consumes more calories than he/ she burns, those extra calories are stored as fat.

Over time, if life changes are not made, that excess body fat will continue to increase until a person reaches obesity. When that happens, there is an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc. The good news is that obesity is reversible in most cases, by eating and drinking smarter and increasing your physical activity. Consider the chart below and ask yourself where the majority of your daily calories are coming from

WEIGHT LOSS SUGGESTIONS

  • Consult your doctor before starting any nutrition or exercise plan.

  • Calculate your current Body Mass Index (BMI) and set a goal to reach a healthy BMI.

  • Start tracking your caloric intake, including everything you eat and drink.

  • Make an effort to be more active, such as walking around the truck.

  • Try to get 30 minutes of exercise or walk 10,000 steps each day.

  • Drink lots of water. Suggestion: Your current body weight ÷ two = Daily water intake in fluid ounces.

  • Join a weight loss support and accountability group.

  • Pack your meals and drinks; avoid fast food.

Note: These lists are not intended to be all-inclusive.

This material is intended to be a broad overview of the subject matter and is provided for informational purposes only. Great West Casualty Company does not provide legal advice to its insureds or other  parties, nor does it advise insureds or other parties on employment-related issues, therefore the subject matter is not intended to serve as legal or employment advice for any issue(s) that may arise in the operations of its insureds or other parties. Legal advice should always be sought from legal counsel. Great West Casualty Company shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, action, or inaction alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the information contained herein.Reprinted with permission from Great West Casualty Company.

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