This study assessed the meal distribution across the day (energy and macronutrient intake) and its relationship to the nutritional status of nursing professionals.

221 female nursing professionals from Brazilian University hospital were classified in three shifts: day shift (n=112), night shift (n=55), and day-night shift (n=54).

Food intake assessment (3-day 24-hour recall); Anthropometric variables (weight, height, waist circumference and hip circumference); Sleep time on working days and day off.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligible participants were regularly employed by the hospital, with 36-hours per week scheduke, not counting additional shifts and overtime work.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Volunteers who did not supply the necessary information for the development of the research and who were pregnant or lactating.

Woman who were part of Nursing Staff of University Hospital, and agreed to participate in the study. Each volunteer provided a full, written informed consent.