27 Aug CORPORATE NUTRITION: Invest in your Employees

What is the meaning of corporate nutrition?

Corporate nutrition refers to the development and implementation of nutrition and wellness programs within a corporate or workplace setting. These programs aim to improve employees’ health, well-being, and productivity by promoting healthy eating habits, providing nutrition education, and sometimes offering access to more nutritious food options at work.

What does a corporate nutritionist do?

A corporate nutritionist on our team can help your organization improve its employee wellness programs. Here’s how: 

Nutrition Education and Counseling: We conduct workshops, seminars, and one-on-one counseling sessions to educate employees about healthy eating habits, proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

Developing Wellness Programs: We can design and implement comprehensive wellness programs focusing on nutrition, weight management, and overall well-being.

Menu Planning and Food Services: We can work with corporate cafeterias or catering services to ensure that healthy, balanced meal options are available for employees. We can analyze and improve the nutritional quality of meals and snacks provided at the workplace.

Health Assessments and Screenings: We conduct nutrition-related health screenings, such as cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure checks.

Policy Development: As corporate nutrition experts, we can assist in developing company policies related to health and nutrition, such as guidelines for healthy eating in the workplace or support for special dietary needs. We advise on initiatives to reduce health risks, such as programs to combat obesity or encourage physical activity.

Supporting Employee Engagement: We can help companies organize challenges, competitions, or events to encourage healthy eating and lifestyle choices among employees. We can provide organizations with relevant resources, such as newsletters or online platforms, to keep employees informed and motivated about nutrition.

Good nutrition practices are directly tied to improved performance (at work and school!). Moreover, good nutrition reduces fatigue and improves wellness. This leads to a decrease in absenteeism. Sick-related absenteeism costs US organizations billions of dollars annually. 

Invest in your employees. Invest in their wellbeing. Good nutrition is good business.

Not sure where to start? Here are some easy swaps to improve your snack and kitchen area at work:

• Replace chips with nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds).
• Replace candy with fresh fruit (e.g., apples, bananas, berries).
• Replace sugary yogurt with Greek yogurt (plain or lightly sweetened).
• Replace cookies with vegetable sticks and hummus (e.g., carrots, celery, bell peppers).
• Replace crackers with whole-grain crackers (paired with low-fat cheese or avocado spread).
• Replace chocolate bars with trail mix (a mix of nuts, dried fruit, and a small amount of dark chocolate).
• Replace bread with rice cakes (topped with almond butter or a light spread).
• Replace chips with air-popped popcorn (lightly seasoned).