Introduction. Eating habits are human behaviours and attitudes, directly connected with fulfilling nutritional needs. Some indicated determinants of eating behaviours are a type of work and occupation. Aim. The main aim of the study was analysis of nurses’ eating habits in the workplace. Material and methods. 140 nurses took part in the research. Sampling was chosen intentionally and included a conscious selection of the research area and staff having at least one year’s experience in the job. A method of a diagnostic pool by means of the author’s own questionnaire was used to collect the data, later analysed using the SPSS Statisctics and Statistica programme. Results. Among the study group, nurses from non-invasive treatment wards consumed a higher number of meals when compared to the surgical ward nurses. Nurses working on a one-shift pattern consumed 3 medium meals a day, and those with flexible working hours – 4-5 smaller meals. Research showed that nurses working during the night shift reached out for food more frequently than those working other shifts. Respondents rarely drank fruit and vegetable juices, milk, sparkling and still drinks. Among snacks that were rarely chosen at work were: fruit, yoghurts / dairy products, sweets, crisps, nuts. Instant food was among the most often consumed products at medical treatment wards. Conclusions. Eating habits of nurses are not influenced by the access to the canteen / restaurant at work. Variables such as the length of employment, shift pattern and type of a ward show not to have impact on nurses’ eating habits at work.

Key words: nurse, eating habits, workplace.