Food as Medicine: The Power of Diet to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease

A 2012 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine estimates that the average individual with diabetes will spend between $55K and $130K over his/her lifetime--a staggering amount that does not include the added cost of treating hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity-related musculoskeletal damage. Poor nutrition is the primary driver behind these diseases and excessive costs, contributing to increasing costs of employer-paid health benefits. Many employers are making the conscious decision to incorporate into their mission statement an improved everyday eating environment for employees and families. This session will show how--with guidance and scalable technology--employers can improve employee health, avoid and treat chronic disease, reduce healthcare costs, and improve quality of life for their workforce.