The Cost of Unmanaged Nutrition in Your Workforce

Most employers don't see the problem until it appears on their claims report. By then, it's already expensive. MiSalud's Nutrition program intervenes before obesity becomes diabetes — and before pre-diabetes becomes a $400/month medication regimen.

68%

of women screened are in high Metabolic Risk

Based on Waist Circumference. Over 35” for women

47%

of men in workforces have obesity

Based on BMI, (30,000+ screenings' sample)

27.1%

cited weight as their #1 health concern

MiSalud Worker Survey · Jan 2026

$8,600

Annual savings per diabetes patient who drops one risk level

$2,800

Annual savings per hypertension patient when managed

3.5x

Demonstrated ROI across MiSalud programs

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87.5% enrollment — the highest engagement ever recorded in this workforce segment

What Members Are Saying

Real outcomes from MiSalud's nutrition program participants and the employers who offered it.

"

My coach didn't give me a diet. She helped me understand why I was eating the way I was — and that made all the difference. After 12 weeks, I lost 14 pounds and my kids are eating vegetables for the first time.

👩

Maria R. Nutrition Program participant · Produce processing worker

Clinical outcome: Pre-diabetic blood sugar at intake. After 12 weeks: 14 lbs lost, blood sugar returned to normal range, referred out of Rising Risk tier. Employer saved an estimated $8,600 in avoided diabetes claims.

12 Sessions. Two Coaches. One Program That Sticks.

Employees enroll in a structured program with regular check-ins via video, phone, or SMS. A bilingual Health Coach and an integrated Mental Health Coach guide the full journey.

Goal Setting & Assessment

• Comprehensive lifestyle intake
• S.M.A.R.T. goal framework
• Barrier and motivation mapping
• Personalized starting point

Nutrition & Healthy Eating

• Healthy plate design
• Personalized recipe guide
• Built on the Milpa Diet — traditional foods employees already eat at home
• Culturally adapted meal planning, not generic Western guidelines

Mental Health Integration

• Values-based goal alignment
• Flexible meal planning
• Mindful eating practices
• Self-compassion strategies

Skills & Sustainability

• Food label literacy
• Portion control techniques
• Long-term maintenance plan
• Progress and evolution review

Each session includes:

Dedicated bilingual Health Coach — English or Spanish, member's choice
Mental health coaching integrated across 3 of 12 sessions
Practical, culturally-relevant lifestyle strategies

Motivational interviewing — not generic advice-giving
Dynamic redirect if mental health is the primary barrier to change
Video, phone, or chat — no in-office visits required

How the 12 Weeks Work

1 Assess & Set Goals

Lifestyle intake, barrier mapping, S.M.A.R.T. goal setting. Mental health check determines program path.

2-6

Build the Foundation

Healthy plate design, personalized recipes, food label literacy, portion control. First mental health session (Session 4).

7-10

Deepen & Adapt

Flexible goal-setting under real-life stress, phytonutrients, mindful eating, maintenance transition. Sessions 7 & 9 with mental health coach.

11-12

Review & Sustain

Progress review against starting point, long-term roadmap, and connection to ongoing MiSalud resources.

📹 Video Consults

📞 Phone Calls

💬 Chat / SMS

🌐 Spanish & English

⏱ 24-min avg · vs. 13–15 min industry

🧠 Mental Health Integrated

Measurable Outcomes at 12 Weeks

Results from MiSalud's nutrition and Living Well Consult programs among Hispanic workforce participants, 2025. Based on 30,000+ telehealth consults and 6,000+ on-site screenings across 17 states.

16 lbs

Average weight lost among program participants over
12–16 weeks

30,000+ consults sample

MiSalud Consults, 2025

36%

Average reduction in blood sugar — many cases moving from diabetic to pre-diabetic

30,000+ consults sample

MiSalud Consults, 2025

41%

Share of all Living Well Consults in 2025 focused on nutrition — #2 program by utilization

30,000+ consults sample

MiSalud Consults, 2025

The Employer ROI Connection

Every pound of weight lost is a step away from a diabetes diagnosis — and $8,600 in avoided annual claims. MiSalud's Nutrition program delivers 2x+ ROI. Ask us to model the numbers for your workforce size and industry before your next renewal conversation.

Why This Program Works When Others Don't

80%

Enrollment rate vs. 30% industry average

MiSalud data · 2025

Dual Coaching Model

Physical health coach and licensed mental health coach collaborate in a single program — not two vendors, not a referral. One integrated journey that addresses the full reason employees struggle with food.

Built for This Population

Nutrition guidance rooted in the Milpa Diet — traditional foods employees already eat. Coaching in Spanish by coaches who understand Hispanic food culture, family dynamics, and workplace constraints.

Mental Health First

If intake reveals mental health is the primary barrier, the member redirects to the Mental Health Program first — then rejoins nutrition ready to change. This is how a 36% blood sugar reduction becomes repeatable at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions HR directors and benefits brokers ask before recommending the MiSalud Nutrition program.

What conditions does the Nutrition program address?

Weight loss, weight gain, healthier eating habits, management of metabolic conditions including obesity, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. No formal diagnosis required.

How is this different from a standard EAP or telehealth nutrition benefit?

Standard EAPs see 3–10% utilization. MiSalud achieves 80% enrollment. Difference: in-person trust-building at health fairs before virtual engagement. Bilingual, culturally adapted (Milpa Diet), mental health integrated.

What ROI can employers expect?

3.5x+ ROI across MiSalud programs. Primary mechanism: weight reduction prevents $8,600/year diabetes claims and $2,800/year hypertension claims per managed patient.

How long does the program take, and is there a copay for employees?

12 sessions over ~12 weeks. Video, phone, or chat. No copay for employees in employer-sponsored plans. 24-min average consult vs. 13–15 min industry.

Is the program available in Spanish?

Yes. All 12 sessions available in Spanish or English. 90% of MiSalud consults are conducted in Spanish.

Does an employee need a primary care doctor to enroll?

No. MiSalud does not require PCP referral or existing medical records.

How does it connect to other programs?

Connects to Chronic Conditions (high-risk employees), the Mental Health Program (mental health redirect), and Health Fairs (screening entry point).

How does MiSalud achieve 80% enrollment?

Hybrid model: in-person health fair trust-building first. Same coach in person and virtually. No digital-only platform can replicate this.

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The Nutrition Benefit Your Workforce Will Actually Use

16 lbs

36%

80%

The Cost of Unmanaged Nutrition in Your Workforce

68%

47%

27.1%

$8,600

$2,800

3.5x

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What Members Are Saying

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12 Sessions. Two Coaches. One Program That Sticks.

Goal Setting & Assessment

Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Mental Health Integration

Skills & Sustainability

Each session includes:

How the 12 Weeks Work

1

Assess & Set Goals

2-6

Build the Foundation

7-10

Deepen & Adapt

11-12

Review & Sustain

Measurable Outcomes at 12 Weeks

16 lbs

36%

41%

The Employer ROI Connection

Why This Program Works When Others Don't

80%

Enrollment rate vs. 30% industry average

Dual Coaching Model

Built for This Population

Mental Health First

Frequently Asked Questions

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