Obesity is a growing problem in the U. S. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 60% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. A major focus of the CHT 21st Century Healthy Community Project is to decrease the incidence of obesity in the communities. We are constantly evaluating solutions to identify those that have proven success in improving the health of individuals.
The term used for this type of activity is N.E.A.T. – Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. According to Mayo Clinic research N.E.A.T. is defined as all activity that occurs during a 24 hour period that is not exercise specific activity. For more information on this innovative solution visit www.muve.me One organization that has a great solution for corporations to address the obesity issue is Muve, Inc. Formed in 2007 with the goal of reversing the obesity epidemic in the United States and globally, Muve, Inc. has based their solutions on studies that have determined that a major cause of our obesity epidemic is our society becoming more sedentary. This results in a decrease in non-exercise movement to a point where many Americans are taking in more calories than they are able to burn. They support that the key to reversing the obesity trend is to add physical movement back into a person's day - not "organized exercise" such as running or working out but rather taking the stairs, walking and generally being more active.
The key to weight management is to accurately measure and proactively increase your N.E.A.T. level. The components of the Muve solution is threefold – [1] a device that you wear on your waist that accurately measures your personal caloric burn throughout the day; [2] an interactive website that allows you to track your daily progress; and [3] support and motivation through coaches.
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