At Microsoft, where I interned in the summer of 2003 and 2004, healthier eating was trendy. For many years, Microsoft employees had been elated that they were provided with free soda, Gatorade, and juice. Then, probably as a result of increasing health issues and movies like Super-Size Me entering into the mainstream media, Microsoft began adding low-sugar alternatives like seltzer, water, and milk to their free drink repertoire.
Some programmers I have met have had serious health issues. From sitting at the computer all day, they have developed large fat deposits on their back, on their thighs, or around their mid-sections. These fat deposits are sometimes exaggerated and disproportionate to the rest of their bodies. Most people are astonished when they hear of or see someone with one of these more advanced health issues.
I would guess that the number of programmers with health problems like diabetes is disproportionately high. The loss of productivity and cost caused by programmers’ poor eating and exercise habits should motivate the company to facilitate and offer incentives for healthier choices.
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