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SHIFT2HEALTH

SHIFT2HEALTH is an EU-funded research project investigating how shift work affects metabolic health and developing strategies to prevent obesity among shift workers.

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News

Introducing OBEClust: A Pan-European Initiative to Harmonize Obesity Prevention Research and Strengthen Translation Into Policy

21.08.2026 Publications

New paper published in Obesity Reviews!

New Publication: Study protocol for cross-sectional and mechanistic studies in the SHIFT2HEALTH Project

15.07.2026 Publications

The study protocol for the cross-sectional and mechanistic studies (WP1/2) has been published in Obesity Facts.

Recruitment for the food intervention study (WP4) has started

23.06.2026 Project Updates

In June 2026 the recruitment for the food intervention study (WP4) started in Denmark.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

The SHIFT2HEALTH project aims to develop nutritional and behavioural strategies for people with high risk of obesity caused by circadian disruption.

The strategies developed are based on an advanced understanding of:
the underlying biological pathways, particularly regarding the microbiome, metabolic health and inflammation
the identification of pre-obesity biomarkers,
the expectations, wishes and needs of shift workers
Objectives

To achieve these aims, SHIFT2HEALTH is set up as a 5-year project, solving necessary bottlenecks such as a comprehensive understanding of biological pathways, identification of pre-obesity biomarkers, analysing obesity stigma, stress, work-life balance and circadian rhythm disruption, setting up pilots to assess the effectiveness of obesity management strategies or developing recommendations and guidelines for what constitutes an appropriate healthy diet for different age and health groups.

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