Study: Revamp Workday To Combat Obesity Problem

Study: Revamp Workday To Combat Obesity Problem

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A new study suggests that efforts to address the obesity epidemic should include dramatically changing the workday. Some are already dong so, using treadmill desks at work to burn calories. And in Portland, Ore., city officials are trying to get desk-bound workers up and about.

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