Obese Employees Are More Expensive for Employers Than Normal-Weight Employees

question 52

Multiple Choice

Obese employees are more expensive for employers than normal-weight employees for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) obese employees have more accidents in the workplace.
• B) health insurance costs are higher for obese employees.
• C) obese employees have higher number of lost work days.
• D) obese employees are more likely to have chronic health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

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