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Paramedics' health and wellbeing: how important is diet?
Research into paramedic health and wellbeing is beginning to gain some traction. This pilot study has shed light on the health behaviours of paramedics: its focus being examination of the eating habits of a small group of paramedics. The aim was to compare energy intake and expenditure of paramedics on work and rest days to understand what impact it could be having on the health of these participants.
Twenty one paramedics completed the full protocol. They were either permanent day shift workers (n=10) or night shift workers (n=11). Participants were required to use self-reporting food journals that covered two days off duty and one day on duty. Estimated energy intake was calculated based on the information provided in the food journals. To calculate energy expenditure, participants' heart rate was monitored during 24 hours on duty and 24 hours off duty. A laboratory exercise test was used so that heart rate could calculate calorie consumption.
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