Workplaces often project mixed messages when it comes to supporting a healthy lifestyle. The most likely areas are the cafeteria and vending machines. Many times, the food selections encourage poor eating habits rather than promote good nutrition.
Deanne Brandstetter, VP of Nutrition and Wellness with the Compass Group, joined the show to highlight how good nutrition and healthy choices can be promoted and fostered in the workplace. The Compass Group, (www.cgnad.com), a leading foodservice provider, has created Balanced Choices – that focuses on moderation, variety, and on providing education to help customers make wise food choices.
Ms. Brandstetter, M.B.A. and R.D., identified several unique and creative initiatives that have been successful with their partners’ nutrition, health and wellness needs – approaches like: “Stealth Health”, “Flexatarian”, and the use of social media. To hear all of our interview with Deanne, click on this link: Good Health 08172010 Interview.MP3.
The hosts also asked Deanne what she felt was the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness. Applying their unique strategies, she highlighted several successful methods. To hear them all, click on this link: Good Health 08172010 Engagement.MP3
