Diet Goes to Work
November 28th, 2006An article about diet and the workplace
More and more employers are becoming concerned with the health and well being of their employees and taking a look at their diets and weight loss. If the staff is in better health, the insurance rates for the employer will be reduced. Employees who are healthy will also miss less time at work for medical reasons. If an employer puts together a corporate weight loss program with diet counseling it is a winning situation for both employers and employees.
Obesity is a serious health condition affecting millions of Americans. It costs United States businesses approximately $13 billion annually in health care costs and productivity for loss of work related to medical absences. Workplace diet programs play a large role in helping employees achieve weight loss. People who participate in corporate weight loss programs and diet programs report a higher success rate. The typically are able to meet their goals and maintain their ideal weight.
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