Exercising and Stretching Tip Sheet

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 60% of American adults are either overweight or obese. In addition to the health problems associated with being overweight or obese, the epidemic has a significant economic impact on the U.S. health care system. Experts report that the cost is $147 billion per year in direct medical costs, almost 10% of all medical spending. Health promotion and wellness is the key to turning around the alarming statistics.