Project Outline:
World-first study trialling weight loss interventions in night shift workers.
Shift workers are an essential part of our economy and community, with almost 1 in 5 employed Australians being shift workers. But unfortunately, the nature of shift work also increases an individual at greater risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. With the challenge of irregular sleeping and eating patterns, this makes traditional weight loss plans hard to follow.
To help combat this issue, we are looking at diet plans that are flexible to the demands of working night shifts. Our SWIFt study will explore these diet plans as a solution to helping shift workers lose weight and live healthier lives.
SWIFt is funded by the National Health and Research Council (NHMRC) and is a joint partnership between Monash University and the University of South Australia.
Principal Investigators:
Post-doctoral research Fellow:
HDR Student:
- Ms Yan Yin Phoi
