September 19, 2006 3:47 PM

Junk food in the office
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 3:47 PM

By now we all know that Twinkies and Coke and all things sugary, while tasty, are just plain bad for us. Obesity and diabetes are a huge national health issue. With the epidemic rising among kids, as well, vending machines peddling the junk are being yanked out of schools nationwide.

But what about the nation's workplaces where, among other activities and occupations, millions of sedentary workers sit parked in front of computers all day long?

While children across the nation are being denied junk food in schools, their parents are devouring cakes, cookies and other goodies at work despite employers’ efforts to promote healthy living, according to a new national survey.

The survey conducted in May and June 2006 by Harris Interactive® for The Marlin Company, the workplace communications experts, found that 53% of US workers report that their company encourages healthy behavior in its employees at least a moderate amount through information or resources about healthy living. But 74% of US workers say that sometimes, if not always, cake, cookies or candy are served for special occasions like a birthday or holiday.

Sound like your company? If you want to read more, go to this page and click on the link titled "Despite Employers Promoting Healthy Behavior...".