AbstractIntroduction. Lifestyle factors, as eating habits and physical activity, are associated withhealth and productivity of workers. The aim of this study is an assessment of lifestyle ofthe employees of an international company of household items.Methods. 291 (170 female, 121 male) employees underwent body composition assessmentand completed two questionnaires (International Physical Activity Questionnaireand National Institute for Research of the Food and Nutrition).Results. The weight status of the sample is at the upper limits of normal weight. Productsbased on cereals are consumed about once a day, fresh meat 3.0 (0.0-12.0) perweek, fresh fruit (5.0, 0.0-25.0) and vegetables (6.0, 0.0-14.0) less than one serving aday. No vigorous physical activity is performed (0.0, 0.0-240.0 min/week), moderate isperformed 30.0 (0.0-450.0) min/week and only 106 subjects were aware of the numberof daily steps.Conclusions. Job duties can have an influence on the daily habits. Workplaces havegreat potential to change personal lifestyle choices and a preliminary assessment shouldbe performed in order to propose a tailored intervention
