section_path: Drugs and diet/Diet
section_name: Diet
paragraph_text: Diet
  
  Dietary and nutritional choices may affect sleep duration and quality. One 2016 review indicated that a high- carbohydrate diet promoted a shorter onset to sleep and a longer duration of sleep than a high-fat diet. A 2012 investigation indicated that mixed micronutrients and macronutrients are needed to promote quality sleep. A varied diet containing fresh fruits and vegetables, low saturated fat, and whole grains may be optimal for individuals seeking to improve sleep quality. High-quality clinical trials on long-term dietary practices are needed to better define the influence of diet on sleep quality.