Snacking in office adds a dress size every year
Extra pounds attributed to co-worker confections
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Posted: 02/20/2013
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By: Nick Helton
CINCINNATI - Snacking in the office can lead to an extra five to six pounds every year, according to new study.
A study from The Village Bakery reveals that working women can add a whole dress size thanks to those cookies and cupcakes from co-workers, according to a Daily News and Analysis story .
The average female will gain 6 pounds, 3 ounces a year from office snacking. Men gain around 5 pounds, 2 ounces a year.
On average, employees will eat about two snacks every day. Just over 30 percent of workers eat three or more snacks every day.
To read the full Daily News and Analysis story, go to http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_snacking-at-work-desk-can-make-you-gain-6lbs-in-1-year_1802059 .
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