In-Service Training on “Nutrition and Sleep Patterns in Shift Workers” Held

An in-service training program titled “Nutrition and Sleep Patterns in Shift Workers” was delivered by Res. Asst. Dr. Elif Tunçil from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Balıkesir University, on October 22–23, 2026. The training aimed to enhance the professional knowledge and awareness of personnel working under the 112 Emergency Call Center Directorate, minimize the potential adverse effects of working conditions, and improve service quality. The two-day training program was attended by a total of 110 shift workers from the 112 Emergency Call Center, Balıkesir Provincial Police Department, Coast Guard, Fire Department, Balıkesir Provincial Directorate of Health, and Balıkesir Provincial Gendarmerie Command. The training addressed the metabolic differences associated with daytime and nighttime eating patterns and sleep schedules, explaining what changes occur, why they occur, and how they affect the body. Specific recommendations for night-shift workers were also provided to raise awareness of healthy nutrition and sleep practices among employees working night shifts.