Nima for employees
Make Meals Safer for Employees with Celiac Disease
NIMA is a portable gluten detection tool that helps employees managing celiac reduce accidental exposure, wherever they are.
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~1 in 100
Employees Affected
Have celiac disease. Up to 7% may have gluten-related conditions.
Fasano et al. 2003 (NIDDK) -
42.5
Avg Lost Workdays / Year
Employees with celiac miss 15 more workdays than their peers.
Lebwohl et al. 2022 (CGH) PMID: 34509642 -
74%
Accidentally Exposed
Even on a strict gluten-free diet, many people with celiac disease are still exposed to gluten.
PMC7725140 -
2.5×
Higher Annual Costs
U.S. claims data shows substantially higher healthcare spending.
PMID: 27417565 PMC6745295 PMC7725140
The Opportunity
You support employees with chronic conditions. Include celiac disease.
Celiac disease is more common than rheumatoid arthritis, and there is no cure. The only effective treatment is strict avoidance of gluten, yet gluten is hidden in countless foods, sauces, and shared kitchen environments.
Even trace amounts trigger real symptoms: gastrointestinal distress, fatigue, and cognitive impairment that can last days.
How NIMA Helps
Practical support for high-risk food moments.
NIMA is a portable gluten detection sensor with single-use test capsules that allows employees to test food for gluten before eating in under three minutes. NIMA has been independently evaluated for gluten detection with 99% accuracy across wheat, rye, and barley, detecting gluten down to 10 parts per million.
NIMA is designed to reduce uncertainty in real-world eating situations, not to replace a gluten-free diet or food service protocols.
The Impact
Why It Matters
for Your Organization
Reduce Workday Disruptions
Improve Daily Performance
Lower Preventable Costs
Strengthen Inclusive Support
ADA Note: Celiac disease can qualify as a disability under the ADA when it substantially limits major life activities such as eating and digestion, meaning employees may be entitled to reasonable workplace accommodations.
Hear from Employees Supporting NIMA
“When an employer understands celiac disease, that just means everything. It shows that they care about their employees.”
Why Add NIMA
to Your Benefits Program
Celiac disease has no pharmaceutical treatment. The entire management burden falls on the individual, and much of the exposure risk is created by employer-controlled food environments. NIMA is a targeted benefit that reduces that risk at the moments that matter most: team meals, travel, and catered events. This follows an established pattern in the benefits world: identify a documented, work-affecting condition; provide a practical tool that reduces risk; measure uptake and impact over time.
The cost of a single avoided ER visit, sick day cluster, or accommodated ADA request likely exceeds the annual cost of covering several employees.
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for Your Organization
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