Optimization of Chrononutrition to Reduce the Risk of Disease in Shift Workers (SHIFT)

Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls

A registered protocol will test whether a stable daytime eating window with minimal overnight intake changes sleep, alertness, and metabolic markers for people who work nights. A clear effect would move meal‑timing from preference to evidence in a night‑work context. The value for this audience is clarity: what’s measurable about the schedule, and where timing truly matters.