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Utah Governor encourages state employees to work healthier

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 13th, 2004

Governor Olene Walker announced eight Work Well recommendations November 23, 2004, to help Utah state employees eat better and get more physical activity.

She said the recommendations are designed to prevent obesity, decrease absenteeism and healthcare costs, reduce stress, improve morale and productivity, and promote the lifelong health of employees and their families.

"It is very important we put emphasis on the health and well-being of Utahans," Walker said in a statement. "By issuing these recommendations to state employees, we hope to begin a trend of healthy living.

"By implementing this program, we want employees and their...

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