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Nutrient intake and eating habits of shift-working midwives in Wrocław, Poland
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Abstract
More than half of midwives assessed had excess body weight ( ≥25 kg/m).
- Thirty percent of participants had a BMI between 25 and 30 kg/m, while 24% had a BMI of 30 kg/m or higher.
- Seventy percent of the midwives had a body fat percentage exceeding 30%.
- Fifty-six percent of the diets provided less than 90% of the participants' total daily energy expenditure.
- Diets on night shift days had a significantly higher energy value compared to those on morning shift days (1959.05 kcal vs. 1715.36 kcal, p = 0.01).
- Night shifts were associated with higher cholesterol intake (349.50 mg vs. 261.39 mg, p = 0.002).
- Intake of phosphorus and sodium exceeded recommended dietary levels.
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Key numbers
54%
Excess Body Weight Prevalence
Percentage of midwives with ≥25 kg/m.
1959.05±596.09 kcal
Night Shift Energy Intake
Average energy intake during night shifts.
133.98±43.57%
Sodium Intake
Percentage of sodium intake exceeding recommended levels.