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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 33 MIN

How shift work affects eating, drinking, sleep, health and wellbeing! ...with Prof Alison Coates

from Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

In this #NutritionScienceBites episode Professor Clare Collins interviews Professor Alison Coates, a leading expert in nutrition and shift work from Adelaide University. They discuss the unique nutritional challenges faced by shift workers and practical strategies to help shift workers improve their nutrition-related health and wellbeing. This includes planning meals ahead of time, changing meal timing to improve metabolic health, supporting workplace policies for healthy food options, and using support tools for alcohol and nutrition assessment.Key topicsImpact of shift work on eating patternsNutritional challenges for shift workersStrategies for healthy eating during night shiftsThe role of chronobiology in shift work healthSupport tools for alcohol risk assessment How can you reduce or quit alcohol? | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged CareHello Sunday Morning - Drink Self-Assessment https://hellosundaymorning.org/nib_alcohol_self-assessment/No Money No Time Eating Well on Shift Work: How to Support your Body Around the Clock https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/eating-well-on-shift-work-how-to-support-your-body-around-the-clockNo Money No Time Information on Fasting DietsNo Money No Time: To Snack or Not Snack No Money No Time Future of Meal Prep: How AI Can Simplify Your WeekCheck you Diet Quality using the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: [email protected] and our Nutrition Science Bites email: [email protected] Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords: #shiftwork,#nutrition, #diet, #health, #sleep, #chronobiology, #shiftworkers, #dietarystrategies, #nutrition, #Chrononutrition, #TimeRestrictedEating, #alcohol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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