A multifaceted assessment of the nutritional status, diet and eating habits of midwives working on a shift schedule in Wrocław, Poland: evaluation of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals in the diets of midwives participating in the study

Sep 28, 2023International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

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.

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