In a New Year push to get IT workers moving the The BCS is telling IT staff that it is time to shed their reputation as the unhealthiest profession in the UK.

The organisation said that a survey of British workers by Fat Free Fitness recently found that IT workers were the most inactive and had the poorest diet of all UK workers.

Elizabeth Sparrow, President, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT said:"It is a concern that the IT profession has been deemed to be the unhealthiest in the UK according to recent research. Fewer than 19 per cent are getting the recommended amount of physical activity and only 14 per cent are eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. With the start of the New Year and this new resource which offers and signposts expert advice, there has never been a better time to make a New Year's resolution to change your diet and lifestyle habits".

The BCS launched its Savvy Citizens Campaign in the hope of spurring IT workers into action.



Health experts that are partnering with the Institute for this part of the campaign include H.E.A.R.T UK, the nation's cholesterol charity, and Men's Health Forum, the leading male health charity.

There is also an exclusive video from BBC's Dr Sarah Jarvis, which provides advice on how to have a healthy heart in 2010.

The Savvy Citizens site will be focussing on the issue of wellness from 11th January for 6 weeks and content will include tips and advice from experts. The survey questioned 500 UK workers.