The Impact of Lunch Timing on Nap Quality.

Jennifer E FudgeEmily T PetersonShae-Lynn M KoeHans C Dringenberg
Published in: Clocks & sleep (2024)
All sleep measures were similar when napping followed eating by either 1 h or 2 h, suggesting that eating closer to nap onset may not negatively impact sleep architecture and quality. Future research should continue to identify conditions that improve nap quality, given the well-documented benefits of naps to reduce sleep pressure and improve human performance.