- Eating biscuits and cakes in the office is contributing to the nation’s obesity
- Sweet treats are ‘well meaning’ but are causing obesity and poor oral health
- Experts say a ‘culture change’ in workplaces needs to take place
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Workers should cut workplace ‘cake culture’ in a bid to get healthy in 2017, leading dentists have said.
Eating biscuits and cakes in the office is contributing to the nation’s obesity epidemic and poor oral health, the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) said.
Professor Nigel Hunt, dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, said: ‘Managers want to reward staff for their efforts, colleagues want to celebrate special occasions and workers want to bring back a gift from their holidays.
‘While sweet treats might be well meaning, they are also contributing to the current obesity epidemic and poor oral health, according to the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) (stock photo)
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‘While these sweet treats might be well meaning, they are also contributing to the current obesity epidemic and poor oral health.
‘We need a culture change in offices and other workplaces that encourages healthy eating and helps workers avoid caving in to sweet temptations such as cakes, sweets and biscuits.
Workers should cut workplace ‘cake culture’ in a bid to get healthy in 2017, leading dentists claim
‘With this in mind, the Faculty has developed simple tips for workers and employers to help them cut back on sugar in the workplace.
‘Make combatting cake culture in your workplace one of your New Year’s resolutions for a healthier 2017.’
TOP TIPS FOR CUTTING DOWN ON SUGAR CONSUMTION
The FDS recommends people consider low-sugar alternatives to maintain healthy teeth
The FDS’s top tips for cutting sugar consumption are:
:: Consider low-sugar alternatives
:: Reduce portion sizes
:: Avoid snacking and keep sugar as a lunchtime treat
:: Keep a ‘sugar schedule’ to limit sugar intake
:: Think about where sweet treats are positioned – if they are nearby and visible people may eat more
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