According to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity, middle-aged women who worked for 35-49+ hours per week were more inclined to gain a greater amount of weight compared with those that were employed part time.
Researchers studied 9,276 women aged between 45-50 (6,108 of these were employed). The researchers suggested that this age group were more prone to weight gain as they were less likely to spend time on healthy meal preparation and shopping and eat more convenience meals. The report also claimed that they spent fewer hours exercising and sleeping, both of these are obesity risk factors.
The researchers concluded that as women work longer hours they are more likely to make unhealthy lifestyle choices that can lead to increased weight gain, such as bad eating habits, not exercising regularly and not sleeping enough. Government policies should be put in place to help inform the population of this health concern and support women who work long hours to make healthier lifestyle choices, which will help lead to more positive results.
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