Evaluation of the Effects of Shift Work on Nutrient Intake: A Cross‐sectional Study

• DOI: 10.1539/joh.l7116
• Publication Date: 2008-06-13T05:53:19Z
• Authors: Yuko Morikawa; Katsuyuki Miura; Satoshi Sasaki; Katsushi Yoshita; Satoko Yoneyama; Masaru Sakurai; Masao Ishizaki; Teruhiko Kido; Yuchi Naruse; Yasushi Suwazono; Masako Higashiyama; Hideaki Nakagawa
• Keywords: Midnight

Evaluation of the Effects Shift Work on Nutrient Intake: A Cross‐sectional Study: Yuko M orikawa , et al . Department Epidemiology and Public Health, Kanazawa Medical University —The aim this study was to investigate effects shift work nutrient intakes, including macronutrient intake micronutrient intake, in a large sample size. The population included 2,254 male manual workers, 20–59 yr age, employed factory. self‐administered diet history questionnaire used. subjects were classified into 3 groups according their schedule: (i) fixed day workers; (ii) workers without midnight shifts; (iii) with shifts. intakes compared by age group. There significant difference between aged 20–29 those 30 over. Among yr, energy density value for saturated fat adjusted calcium, potassium, vitamin A, B1 lowest among over, total highest workers. shifts had cereals older. In conclusion, there no differences shift. work, particularly affected intake. impact differed type work.