Nutrition at Work: Employers’ Hidden Responsibility in Employee Health | Dr Dolly van Tulleken

This episode is brought to you by Wellhub - connecting employees to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep. Check out their latest report all about the return on investment for wellbeing 👉 https://wellhub.com/en-uk/resources/research/return-on-wellbeing-2025/This conversation explores the critical link between food, nutrition, and workplace well-being, emphasising the failures of government policy over the past 30 years in addressing food-related health issues. It discusses the responsibilities of employers in promoting health strategies, the need for consistency in health practices across organizations, and the challenges posed by government regulations. The dialogue highlights the complex relationship between employers, employees, and the government, advocating for bold action and compelling arguments to prioritise health in economic programs.Chapters00:00 The Link Between Food, Nutrition, and Workplace Well-Being02:57 Government Policy and Food-Related Health Issues05:56 Employer Responsibilities and Health Strategies09:02 The Need for Consistency in Health Practices12:06 Challenges in Government Regulations and Standards14:49 The Role of Health in Economic Productivity18:10 The Complex Relationship Between Employers, Employees, and Government21:10 The Call for Bold Action and Compelling Arguments