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Lesser LI & Puhl RM. _Am J Prev Med. 46(4):429-31. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2013.11.017._ 2014-04-01 ## Abstract Rather than just focusing on those employees who look unhealthy on the outside and emphasizing physical markers such as BMI, employers interested in participating in the ACA’s wellness incentives should incentivize healthy behaviors. They can achieve this through modern technologies, creating multiple opportunities for employees to engage in healthy behaviors in the workplace, and supporting broader policy initiatives that can improve the food environment and public health. These strategies prevent the stigmatization and ethical problems associated with incentivizing weight and provide ways to empower and support employees in their efforts to become healthier. [PubMed abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24650847) ## Research topics - [Food and Nutrition](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Food+and+Nutrition%5C%22%22) - [Obesity](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Obesity%5C%22%22) - [Prevention and Health Maintenance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Prevention+and+Health+Maintenance%5C%22%22) ## Related publications [View all publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=research_publication) - Publication ### [Mobile applications for weight management: theory-based content analysis.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/publications/theory-based-content-analysis-of-apps-for-wt-mgmt-1055312668) Azar KM, Lesser LI, Laing BY, Stephens J, Aurora MS, Burke LE, Palaniappan LP. 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