Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Whole Foods to give greater employee discounts to workers with lower BMI, cholesterol

The New York Daily News reports:
Whole Foods is sending a clear message to employees: you weigh less, you pay less.

The grocery store chain known for organic, local and sometimes exotic food options announced it will offer steeper discounts to employees with lower BMI’s (Body Mass Index). The initiative, called the Team Member Healthy Discount Incentive Program, would offer an additional 10% off to employees who meet certain health standards.