Food for thought: Nutrition programs spike employee productivity

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 4 Min Read

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Proper nutrition may be on the back burner this time of year, but encouraging healthy eating can boost employee performance and reduce absenteeism.

While 85% of Americans say their eating habits have changed due to the pandemic, just 22% reported eating healthier, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council. One-third of Americans say they are snacking more, and 47% say they are eating more sweets.

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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