Truckers are 'unhealthiest eaters'
Updated on 06 March 2008
Workers regularly tuck into unhealthy snacks to help them get through the day, with truck drivers the worst offenders, according to a new study.
A survey of over 3,000 adults by private health insurer PruHealth showed that, contrary to popular belief, tradesmen were most likely to favour a salad for lunch.
Almost two out of three teachers took their own lunch to work and many said they never ate unhealthy snacks such as chocolate or crisps.
Bankers and accountants were among the unhealthiest eaters, although truckers and transport workers topped the league, with many being partial to fried fast food and fizzy drinks.
Hardly anyone surveyed said they regularly went to the pub for lunch.
Katie Roswell, marketing director of PruHealth, said: "It can be difficult to eat a balanced diet while at work, particularly if working hours are unpredictable or if you're pressed for time.
"Grabbing a sandwich from a shop might seem like a healthy, quick-fix option, but it can sometimes be difficult to judge how nutritious the contents actually are.
"Encouraging staff to take a balanced approach to healthy eating can have a positive impact on employees' stress levels as well as their overall wellbeing."
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