Episode Details

In this episode Prof Clare Collins talks with Dr Trent Watson, Managing Director of Ethos Health about how nutrition impacts fatigue, especially in high-risk workplaces like mining. They cover how fatigue extends beyond feeling sleepy or drowsy, how sleep disruption affects hunger hormones and the impact of alcohol on REM sleep and sleep aponea risk. The discussion includes practical strategies to manage fatigue through diet, sleep, and workplace technology and emphasizes the importance of tailored solutions. Dr Trent's 5 top nutrition tips to beat fatigue include, eat light overnight, use breakfast to get a head start, pack a lunch box, have a caffeine strategy and be alcohol wise!

Key topics

1. The impact of shift work and environment on fatigue
2. Definition and characteristics of fatigue
3. How sleep and nutrition interact to influence fatigue
4. Technologies used to monitor and manage fatigue
5. Practical dietary strategies for fatigue management

Resources

1. Ethos Health Fatigue Tech https://tech.ethoshealth.com.au/fatiguetech/
2. No Money No Time 'Tired all the time? Your diet could be part of the picture' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/tired-all-the-time-your-diet-could-be-part-of-the-picture
3. To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
4. Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - Purchase here New Digital Download - UON Nutrition Courses

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Keywords: #fatigue, #nutrition, #sleep, #workplacehealth, #shiftwork, #safety, #diet, #fatiguemanagement, #EthosHealth, #healthstrategies, #NutritionScienceBites

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