Survey: Many people lack the time and peace and quiet to eat healthier food
The computer stays on and two sandwiches or a bowl of soup are eaten right at the desk: according to a survey, a tightly scheduled daily routine makes it difficult for many people to eat healthier.
According to a survey commissioned by Techniker Krankenkasse, 43 percent cited a lack of time and rest as a reason for not eating more healthily. A lack of stamina (37%) and the difficulty of reconciling a healthy diet with work (27%) were also cited.
People often eat on the side when working from home
According to the survey, people eat on the side more often when working from home than at work: 45 percent do so when working from home, whereas 35 percent say they eat while working at work. 49% of respondents said that they generally do not eat much at work, compared to 36% when working from home. And 33 percent would forget to drink enough at work. 22 percent do the same at home.
For the survey, the Forsa Institute interviewed a total of 1704 people aged 18 and over from May 2 to 26. A total of 317 people who occasionally work from home and are familiar with both working environments were asked about the aspects of working from home and at work.
Head of the health insurance fund Jens Baas said: "Healthy food should taste good and be easy to prepare so that it is compatible with people's everyday lives." Community catering in daycare centers, schools and companies has a special responsibility in this regard. This is where many people are reached who would otherwise not be able to provide enough healthy meals.
The lack of a dedicated eating space in a home office contributes to eating unhealthier food, such as sandwiches at the desk, as mentioned in the survey. This is in contrast to the workplace, where only 35% admit to eating while working.
Considering the survey results, maintaining a healthy diet while working from home can be challenging, with nutrition often overlooked due to a tightly scheduled routine and the ease of reaching for quick meals at the desk.
Source: www.dpa.com
