Pillar FAQ's

An organization must demonstrate that its company culture promotes and encourages healthy food choices. For example, an organization might offer healthy options in company cafeterias, break rooms and in vending machines. To promote healthier eating habits, healthy food selections might be subsidized, and higher rates for high-fat and less nutritious meals may apply. Onsite workshops conducted by nutrition experts from local hospitals or clinics, nutrition counseling in onsite clinics, contracting with food service venders who will collaborate on a healthy menu and provide nutritional information about food served all are examples of a company culture that promotes healthy food choices. A company must demonstrate that it has taken specific steps to make it easier for employees to maintain a healthy diet.

An organization must provide easy access to nutrition and weight control programs, either onsite or offsite. What is required is a broad-based approach rather than a single program. Efforts should focus on long-term success, with a specific goal of employees attaining--and maintaining--a healthy weight. For example, an organization might sponsor or subsidize programs such as Weight Watchers, or develop incentive programs to encourage employees to participate in weight control and/or healthy eating programs.