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The Influence of Portion Size and Timing of Meals on Weight Balance and Obesity

Berg, Christina, Forslund, Heléne Bertéus·2015·Current Obesity Reports

Abstract

This review focuses on the influence of portion size and temporal distribution of food intake on weight balance and obesity in adults. The inconsistency of definitions in the area of meal patterns is also discussed. The conclusion is that regular eating habits might facilitate weight balance, while unplanned snacking as well as consuming the major part of the energy intake at the end of the day seem to be unfavourable. Altogether, the research suggests that large portions promote over-consumption and, therefore, limiting portion size of energy dense foods and drinks with added sugar could be recommended. Even if more research is needed, these factors should be taken into consideration in recommendations for obesity prevention.

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Authors
Berg, C., & Forslund, H. B.
Affiliations
University of Gothenburg (SE)
Corresponding author
Berg, Christina
Venue
Current Obesity Reports
Published
2015-01-20
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
11-18
ISSN
2162-4968 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1982598284
Cited by
46
References
98
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 5
FWCI
0.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Obesity Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Keywords
portion size, meal timing, meal patterns, weight balance, obesity, energy intake, snacking, dietary habits, energy-dense foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, obesity prevention
MeSH terms
Body Weight, Energy Intake, Feeding Behavior, Humans, Obesity, Snacks, Portion Size

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