Snack-happy workers fall face down

Snack-happy workers fall face down

VIRGINIA GALT

Globe and Mail Update

August 1, 2007 at 11:07 AM EDT

When their energy flags on the job, 42 per cent of working Canadians grab a coffee or scarf down a sugar-loaded snack to get themselves over the hump, according to a new survey.

Pop is another popular pick-me-up, Workopolis found in a poll on workplace eating habits.

However, the buzz from these snacks and beverages is short-lived and can leave employees feeling even more sapped than before, added Workopolis, which commissioned nutritionist Kristen Schiener to analyze the survey results.

“Many Canadians are resorting to a pop or sugary snack when they're feeling tired and then experiencing the yo-yo effect — they have a brief surge in energy, followed by a substantial crash,” Ms. Schiener said.