Building practical dietary strategies to improve the metabolic health of night shift workers

Night shift workers face an increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and obesity. This Thesis suggests that their increased risk of disease may be related to their night time eating habits. Therefore, we tested whether fasting for a short period of time during the night is able to improve night shift workers’ metabolic health. Our findings showed that workers were able to maintain a 5-hour fasting during the night, and this may promote body weight maintenance. Furthermore, we showed that a supportive workplace is essential, in order to help night shift workers implement healthy eating habits.