Sufficient Sleep Helps Improve Diet in Truckers

Staying on the road all night long might help truck drivers make deadlines and schedules, but skipping sleep may harm their diet.

A new study in the American Journal of Public Health found truck drivers who get adequate sleep are more likely to eat healthier.

Surveyed truckers getting enough sleep reported eating an average of 3 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Getting plenty of sleep also cuts down junk food, like sugary drinks and snacks.

But truckers driving around tired reported eating fewer fruits and vegetables, from 3 servings down to 2. Lack of sleep also increased the amount of sugary snacks and drinks truck drivers consumed each day.

Researchers believe good sleep schedules may help influence better dietary habits. So they encourage workplace programs promoting sleep as an important part of employee health.

But they’re not talking about sleeping on the job, especially if you’re driving!

Via Reuters.