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The purpose of study was to assess the nutritional status and dietary habits of individuals working in a day shift and night shift in corporate sector working in Mumbai. The study group consisted of subjects were between 20-40 years of age. Sample size included 100 individuals working in shift like day, night, and rotational and dawn in different corporate sectors. The data was collected with the help of a well-structured questionnaire designed which covered aspects: Background data, Data related to dietary assessment, food choices, and anthropometric assessment. Data was analyzed and results showed both groups there was no significant difference in the BMI of individuals working in day shift and other shifts. The data collected from 3-day dietary recall when compared with eating habits, a significant difference in protein intake (p value=.018) as the individuals working in day shift had higher intake of protein whereas other shift worker had intake of low protein. The skipping of meal showed a prominent effect on total daily intake. A significant differences were seen in intake of energy, protein and fat intake as samples skipped one meal per day indicated a lesser calorie, protein and fats intake as compared to those who do not skip meal. Frequent health problem faced by the subjects were headache, stress, acidity and tiredness. In conclusion, significant difference were seen when day shift and other shifts were compared on basis of nutritional status and dietary pattern which can be improved a help proper diet counselling and nutritional education programs.