Whole Foods to Give Greater Employee Discounts to Workers with Lower BMI, Cholesterol

By Edgar Sandoval and Kathleen Lucadamo, NY Daily News

Weigh more. Pay more.

That's the message behind Whole Foods' drive to cut its health care costs by offering fatter employee discounts to workers who are in tip-top shape.

The pricey grocery chain will give 30% discounts to those who don't smoke and have low blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) rates, says CEO John Mackey.

Complete Story >> http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2010/01/26/2010-01-26_whole_foods_to_give_greater_employee_discounts_to_workers_with_lower_bmi_cholest.html


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