Resources for Employers
A healthy employee is a happy (and productive) employee.
An important component of the Healthy Hoosiers initiative is getting employers from around the state involved in the health of their employees. The benefits of a healthy workforce are innumerable. Productivity, time off work, psychological factors - there are many reasons to work toward a healthy employee-base - for the employers and the employee.
Many employer initiatives can be found at the American Diabetes Association website by clicking here.
Currently there is one Healthy Hoosiers initiative you can share with your employees:
Nutrition in the Fast Lane
Statistics show that "every day, one out of four Americans will eat fast food." Rather than saying "Don't eat fast food," Healthy Hoosiers has focused on helping people choose wisely while they are eating at a fast food restaurant.
The goals of the guide are:
- Encourage more healthy eating choices at fast food restaurants
- Teach healthier eating behaviors at younger ages so healthy habits are formed early
- Introduce the Healthy Hoosiers collaboration. To date, the guides have been distributed at several major events such as:
- Diabetes camps and events
- Marion County Health Department
- Cultural Expos
- State and local fairs
