Workplace snacking linked to weight gain in high-pressure jobs, survey finds
The Oxford Online Pharmacy survey identified estate and letting agents as the most affected, with 37.5% saying work snacks were a problem.
A survey by Oxford Online Pharmacy found that over a third of estate and letting agents blamed workplace snacking and vending machines for weight issues.
The survey of 2,000 adults across 32 occupations identified estate and letting agents as the most affected, with 37.5% saying work snacks were a problem.
Firefighters and broadcasters followed, with 33.33% in each sector saying snacking at work was a barrier to losing weight.
Over a quarter (26.67%) of taxi and lorry drivers said eating on the job did not help their waistline.
Many in these roles also cited lack of time to cook as a major reason for struggling to lose weight.
These jobs were high-pressure and involved being on the move, making vending machines and grab-and-go snacks the most accessible option, according to Oxford Online Pharmacy.
Research also found that people tended to eat more or eat unhealthily when stressed, and vending machines and ultra-processed foods made it harder for people in these jobs to lose weight.
Kiran Jones, clinical pharmacist at Oxford Online Pharmacy, said: “If grab-and-go and fast-food options are stopping you from eating healthy and nutritious lunches or snacks, it’s time you took back control and packed your own.
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