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Metabolic impacts of altering meal frequency and timing - Does when we eat matter

Hutchison, Amy T., Heilbronn, Leonie K.·2016·Biochimie

Abstract

Obesity prevalence continues to rise throughout the developed world, as a result of positive energy balance and reduced physical activity. At present, there is still a perception within the general community, and amongst some nutritionists, that eating multiple small meals spaced throughout the day is beneficial for weight control and metabolic health. However, intervention trials do not generally support the epidemiological evidence, and data is emerging to suggest that increasing the fasting period between meals may beneficially impact body weight and metabolic health. To date, this evidence is of short term duration, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that meal timing must also be considered if we are to ensure optimal health benefits in response to this dietary pattern. The purpose of this review is to summate the existing human literature on modifying meal frequency and timing on body weight control, appetite regulation, energy expenditure, and metabolic health under conditions of energy balance, restriction and surplus.

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Authors
Hutchison, A. T., & Heilbronn, L. K.
Affiliations
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (AU)
Corresponding author
Heilbronn, Leonie K.
Venue
Biochimie
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-05
Volume
124
Pages
187-197
ISSN
  • 0037-9042 (ISSN-L)
  • 0300-9084
OpenAlex
W934641992
Cited by
91
References
142
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 1
FWCI
1.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biochimie (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Adelaide Research & Scholarship (AR&S) (University of Adelaide) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Australian Research Council (FT120100027)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Dietary Effects on Health
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Keywords
meal frequency, meal timing, time-restricted feeding, alternate-day fasting, obesity, weight management, appetite regulation, energy expenditure, energy balance, caloric restriction, circadian rhythm, metabolic health
MeSH terms
Appetite, Eating, Energy Metabolism, Fasting, Humans

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