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Nutrition and Work
September 16, 2008 |
For many of us a day at the office, doesn’t involve sitting behind a desk for
eight hours. Teachers, nurses, construction workers can usually bet on staying
on their feet throughout the work day. But that sort of schedule usually doesn’t
leave time for healthy eating.
“They don’t have time for snacks they rush through their lunches. I mean they
don’t have time to go to the bathroom so they’re afraid to drink water or eat
high fiber foods,” says Elizabeth McCormick, a registered dietitian with Lee
Memorial Health System’s Weight Management Program. She says people who usually
don’t have a minute to spare should try to plan ahead so they do not end up
eating whatever is available during break times. “Usually they succumb to the
break room food which is usually not the healthiest and that’s where we teach
them you have to bring your own lunches and pack your own snacks you know put
stuff in your pockets you know whatever you have to do to get the food in.” If
you have a hectic work schedule, you may want to try eating smaller meals and
snacking on healthy foods several times a day. There are lots of on-the-go foods
you can bring along with you to work.
“You could have fruit as a snack, you could have cottage cheese, yogurt is a
great snack and that is a super food too, you could have cheese and crackers, a
handful or an ounce of almonds, a half a peanut butter sandwich on whole grain
bread.” Even if you are constantly moving or walking during your work day that
doesn’t necessarily mean you’re burning extra calories.
Physicians say your body usually adjusts rather quickly to the daily movement so
eating healthy food should still be a priority. In order to maintain a well
balanced diet you should include all food groups in moderation. |
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