The service allows employees to gain a comprehensive view of their diet that can help them improve their health.
Drawing on a clinically robust database, created and maintained by the Food Standards Agency, the proprietary dietary analysis tool, The Food Calculator, breaks down an employee’s diet and compares it against Government guidelines. The employee enters a three-day food diary into the Food Calculator, which in turn generates a bespoke report.
The resulting report allows the employee to gain an insight into their diet by showing, for example, how much salt is in the diet or whether there’s too much sugar. The report also outlines the strengths and, more importantly, how to address any deficiencies and imbalances that are discovered while also dispelling many of the myths surrounding food and diet in today’s world.
For employees wanting more information and guidance, there is a triage service where they can access further assistance or seek a referral either to a GP, a Nuffield Health nutritional therapist or to Nuffield Health’s weight management programme.
For businesses, Nuffield Health's nutrition service can provide a comprehensive survey of the dietary habits of their organisation as a whole. Through this report, the nutritional team can supply a bespoke plan for the organization, ranging from seminars and workshops to internal communication programmes as well as referral management for individuals.
Ben Moser, co-founder of Mythbreaker, said: "We're delighted to have joined forces with Nuffield Health and look forward to widening the access to our nutritional services. The Nuffield Health nutrition team can now give focused and practical advice to employees and businesses. This can result in improved performance at work for the employee as well as a tangible improvement in the wellbeing of the business."
