Surgeon Operating at Night (IMAGE) University of South Australia Caption If you're one of Australia's 1.4 million shiftworkers, eating at irregular times is just par for the course - but have you ever stopped to think about the impact this might have on your body? In a new research study by the University of South Australia, researchers have investigated whether altering food intake during the nightshift could optimise how shiftworkers feel during the night and reduce their sleepiness. Credit Matthew Henry Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.