Employer Checklist for a Comprehensive Obesity Prevention Initiative Workplace Support for Healthy Lifestyles
• Access and/or storage for healthy foods and water • Access to safe places for physical activity such as walking paths, stairwells, fitness rooms
Culture of Health in the Workplace • • • • • •
Visible leadership encouragement in activities Supervisor and Management support of participation Policies that support participation in health and wellbeing activities Communication about wellbeing and weight management offerings Encouragement of socially appropriate and distance activities Programs that promote improved diets, physical activity, and weight management
Employee Health Benefit Design and Incentives • • • •
Coverage of Medical Weight Management Programs Coverage of Bariatric Surgery Aligned incentives for participation in obesity management options Coverage of visits with a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educators, and Health Coaches
Community and Family Connections • Partnership and discounts to local community fitness and recreational venues such as parks, sports fields, etc. • Promotion and encouragement of local Farmers Markets and businesses that offer healthy foods and beverages • Support for local events such as walks, runs, biking and invite employees and their families to participate
INITIATIVE
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