Shift Work - How to Ensure Proper Diet and Appropriate Body Weight
Mia Hoffmann
2026-03-24
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Shift work constitutes an indispensable part of the current labour market. Despite ensuring continuity in numerous industries, it can have a negative impact on workers' health. Daily rhythm disturbances and unstable meals, characteristic of this form of work, often result in changes in body weight and dietary habits. Therefore, understanding these interdependencies and awareness of their consequences are crucial for effectively developing strategies supporting a healthy lifestyle and well-being for individuals working during atypical hours.
Shift work and the daily pattern
Working in shifts, and particularly at night, has a significant impact on the body's natural daily cycles, which regulate sleep, metabolism, and hormone release. The human body is adapted to daytime activity and nighttime rest, so changing this pattern can negatively affect health. One of the most common effects of shift work is impaired sleep quality. Shift workers often receive less sleep and have difficulty with recovery, leading to chronic fatigue and loss of performance. Over time, this can also lead to weakened immunity, concentration problems, and decreased productivity at work.
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