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Aug 2023
18m 22s

What should I eat on a night shift?

Bbc World Service
About this episode

Working irregular hours, including overnight, means meal times can be disrupted.

So what impact does this have on the body and overall health?

We hear from workers in Mumbai and Lagos about their experiences, plus get advice from a dietician about what and when you should be eating.

Produced and presented by Marie Keyworth.

(Image: Workers in a construction camp cutting metal at night. Credit: Getty Images)

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