Cakes at work are fuelling obesity crisis and harming our teeth, boffin claims

A WORKPLACE “cake culture” is fuelling obesity and harming employees’ teeth, a dental leader warns today.

Workers should bring in fruit instead of doughnuts, cookies and biscuits, Prof Nigel Hunt says.

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The dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons will tell the Faculty’s annual dinner: “For many people the workplace is the primary site of their sugar intake and is contributing to the current obesity epidemic and poor oral health.

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“Cake culture also poses difficulties for those who are trying their hardest to lose weight or become healthier.”

He will add: “I am not saying we need to ban such treats.

“But we do need a change in culture.

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“Ideally, office workers should consider other alternatives altogether, such as fruit platters, nuts or cheese.”

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