January 09, 2020
Workplace nutrition programs play an integral role in supporting employee health. Full-time working adults spend about 50% of their waking hours at work, and are likely to eat at least one or more meals and/or snacks per day in the workplace. Providing and promoting healthy food choices in cafeterias, vending machines, and at business functions can help to build a supportive foods made available at the workplace. More importantly, not doing so can sabotage the health improvement and weight management activities and efforts already in place.
Unhealthy eating is modifiable risk factor associated with several health challenges including:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular
- Cancer
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Organizational Guidelines & Cultural Awareness
Culture can have a profound impact on food habit. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a healthy adult diet as one that includes:
- Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains
- Limited calories from added sugars
- Limited calories from fats, and preference for those that are unsaturated over saturated or industrial trans fats
- Limited salt consumption
Company Policy Examples
Company Policy Example A:
- Policy applicable to all countries and all employees
- Education for employees & their families on healthy eating
- Pricing, Positioning & Labeling to promote healthy choices
- Access to potable water
- Free fruits & vegetables
- Portion Size
- Special diet & Vegetarian needs
- Local/ Humane / Sustainable sourcing
- Hygienic conditions
Company Policy Example B:
- Phased approach over multiple years
- Guidelines
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