Employers getting on board with wellness

In Alabama, "Health professionals believe the battle against Alabama’s obesity crisis and overall poor health, can best be fought within the workplace through company-sponsored wellness incentive programs."

The county government offered its employees an incentive for losing 10 pounds in 10 weeks, "paid time off from work for employees who could achieve weight loss."

Other incentives in other organizations included health premium discounts and tickets to ball games and fitness devices.

Increasing physical activity through activities like Nordic walking contributes to overall wellness.