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Eating and shift work - effects on habits, metabolism and performance
Arne Lowden1, Claudia Moreno, Ulf Holmbäck
1Stockholm University, Stress Research Institute, 109 91 Stockholm, Sweden. arne.lowden@stress.su.se
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|February 10, 2010
Summary
Shift workers face higher risks of metabolic disorders due to diet and disrupted circadian rhythms. This review examines nutrition, dietary assessment, and offers guidelines for shift worker health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nutritional Science
- Metabolic Health
Background:
- Shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic disorders like obesity and cardiovascular disease.
- Dietary factors, circadian rhythm disruption, and psychosocial stress contribute to these health issues.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for improving shift worker well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on food and nutrition among shift workers.
- To analyze dietary assessment methods and influencing factors.
- To discuss implications for work performance and provide nutritional guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies on dietary assessment in shift workers.
- Analysis of factors influencing eating habits and metabolic parameters.
- Evaluation of nutritional status and impact of circadian disruption.
Main Results:
- Dietary assessment data quality varies, impacting nutritional status evaluation, especially for obesity.
- Circadian rhythm disruptions significantly affect metabolic parameters and eating patterns.
- Shift work is linked to poor dietary quality and increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
Conclusions:
- Improved dietary assessment methods are needed for shift workers.
- Interventions should address circadian disruption and promote healthier eating habits.
- Evidence-based dietary guidelines can help manage shift worker nutrition and health.
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