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For corporate and small businesses:
The food your employees consume on a daily basis can either improve their health or increase the risk of disease. Currently in the United States poor dietary habits and poor nutrient intake are correlated with 5 of the 10 leading causes of death. These include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Acccording to a survey by William M. Mercer, Inc., after four years of minimal increases, health benefit costs for U.S. employers rose significantly in 1998 and 1999. This survey demonstrated that employer’s health benefit costs rose 6.1% in 1998 and 7.3% in 1999, compared with increases around 2% occurring in 1996 and 1997. Prescription drug costs lead the way in these anticipated increased costs. Employee health care benefit costs are continuing to rise for employers. HealthSteps Rx can impact the health of your employees through:
Click here for how to calculate the return on investment for your organization and for the Report on Research Supports the Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Employee Health Care - report in PDF format. >> Back to Top |
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