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Sleep and Nutrition

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 May 2023) | Viewed by 2719

Special Issue Editors

Centre for Sleep Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
Interests: cannabinoids and sleep; exercise physiology; head and body posture during sleep; obstructive sleep apnoea; sleep apnoea; sleep physiology; upper-airway behaviour; upper-airway imaging

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Centre for Sleep Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
Interests: exercise performance; polysomnography; EEG; sleep, memory and learning; sleep; circadian rhythms; mining engineering; project management; occupational health and safety; education

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Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Adelaide 5034, Australia
Interests: shiftwork; sleep; nutrition; physical activity; meal timing; chrononutrition; time-restricted eating; non-standard work hours; sedentary behaviour

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sleep and nutrition are important independently modifiable health behaviours which are separately influenced by circadian factors. However, we are increasingly recognising the strong bidirectional interrelationships between these behaviours, which may increase the risk for significant health outcomes including metabolic conditions and cardiovascular disease. These outcomes may be exacerbated in vulnerable, safety-critical, or high-performing populations; or in those with sleep problems or disorders.

In this Special Issue on “Sleep and Nutrition”, we invite original research or reviews on the broad relationships between these behaviours and their influences and impacts in diverse populations (e.g., shift workers, athletes, older adults, those with sleep disorders, etc.) to further our knowledge and ultimately optimise human health and function.

Dr. Jen Walsh
Dr. Ian C. Dunican
Dr. Charlotte Gupta
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nutrient content
  • meal timing
  • meal frequency
  • energy intake
  • circadian rhythm
  • sleep quality
  • shift work
  • performance
  • chrononutrition

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Breakfast Frequency and Sleep Quality in College Students: The Multiple Mediating Effects of Sleep Chronotypes and Depressive Symptoms
by Xiaobing Xian, Chunyuan Wang, Rong Yu and Mengliang Ye
Nutrients 2023, 15(12), 2678; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15122678 - 8 Jun 2023
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Abstract
Sleep disorders, which are prominent problems among college students, may be associated with skipping breakfast. Therefore, we aimed to explore the role of sleep chronotypes and depressive symptoms as mediators in the relationship between breakfast frequency and sleep quality. A cross-sectional survey enrolling [...] Read more.
Sleep disorders, which are prominent problems among college students, may be associated with skipping breakfast. Therefore, we aimed to explore the role of sleep chronotypes and depressive symptoms as mediators in the relationship between breakfast frequency and sleep quality. A cross-sectional survey enrolling random samples of 712 college students was conducted by the Questionnaire Star online platform. Statistical description and correlation analysis were performed by SPSS 25.0, and a chain mediation test was performed by model 6 in PROCESS 3.5. The result of the article demonstrated that breakfast frequency can affect sleep quality through two mediating pathways: ① sleep chronotypes, with a mediating effect of 32%; and ② depressive symptoms, with a mediating effect of 52.4%. However, the chain mediating effects of sleep chronotypes and depressive symptoms was not significant, and neither was the direct effect of breakfast frequency on sleep quality. Breakfast frequency can indirectly affect sleep quality by adjusting sleep chronotypes and depressive symptoms. Regular breakfast can increase morning and intermediate sleep chronotypes, reduce depressive symptoms, and thus improve sleep quality. Full article
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