Strenuous jobs linked to burning off weight
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Gannett News Service
Preliminary results of a study on what is driving the national trend toward more obesity show "huge effects of work-related exercise" on obesity.
People in strenuous jobs are significantly thinner than people of similar backgrounds and incomes who get less exercise at work, according to a study done by the Rand Corp. and the University of Chicago.
Here is a calculation on calories burned every half hour by a 170-pound worker.
- Fighting a fire: 463.5
- Shoveling, digging ditches: 328.5
- Carrying heavy load (such as bricks): 309
- Working in general forestry: 309
- Working in masonry, concrete: 270.5
- Building road: 232
- Chopping and splitting wood: 232
- Mining coal: 232
- Working in construction, outside remodeling: 212.5
- Waiting tables: 154.5
- Working in bakery, general: 154.5
- Raking leaves: 154.5
- Cleaning house: 135
- Caring for a child, general: 135
- Working in carpentry, general: 135
- Doing electrical, plumbing work : 135
- Standing, moderate (fast assembly): 135
- Standing, light (clerk, filing): 96.5
- Typing: 58
- Sitting, light office work: 58
Note: Calculations are a general guideline and may vary according to metabolism and other factors. Consider discussing your calorie output with your physician.
Source: Health Calculators provided by the Orlando (Fla.) Regional Hospitals.
