An employee’s diet has a significant impact on their health, which in turn can affect their productivity at work. Every year, employers lose billions of pounds as a result of chronic diseases, some of which are caused by poor dietary choices and excess body weight. There is therefore a strong business case for workplace interventions that emphasise healthy eating habits and support employees in developing their food literacy.
This course provides an overview of the causes and scale of health problems caused by a poor diet, and contains practical advice for employers looking to encourage healthier habits in the workplace.
You will learn
- Why it is in an employer’s best interest to promote healthy eating habits among staff, the health risks of excess body weight, and the link between nutrition and productivity
- How an employer can improve workers’ food literacy through workplace interventions, educational material and formal workshops
- How to create a supportive environment that normalises healthy eating by adapting company culture and the food provided, and encouraging staff to meet their goals
- How workplace incentives and challenges work alongside education to build new habits, why consultation with the workforce matters, and why weight-loss competitions may not always be a good idea
Course content
4 modules · 3 hours of learning, each including a quiz.
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