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- Title
Associations between temporal eating patterns and body composition in young adults: a cross-sectional study.
- Authors
Wu, Yuchi; Nie, Qi; Wang, Yuqian; Liu, Yuqin; Liu, Weibo; Wang, Tian; Zhang, Yaling; Cao, Sisi; Li, Zhengrong; Zheng, Jianghong; Nie, Zichun; Zhou, Li
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between body composition and temporal eating patterns, including time of first eating occasion, time of last eating occasion, eating window, and eating jet lag (the variability in meal timing between weekdays and weekends). Methods: A total of 131 participants were included in the study. Temporal eating pattern information was collected through consecutive 7-day eat timing questionnaires and photographic food records. Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the relationships of temporal eating patterns with body composition, and age was adjusted. Eating midpoint was additionally adjusted in the analysis of eating window. Results: On weekdays, both later first eating occasion and last eating occasion were associated with lower lean mass, and longer eating window was associated with lower body fat percentage. On weekends, both later first eating occasion and last eating occasion were associated with lower lean mass, and longer eating window was associated with higher FFMI. Longer first eating occasion jet lag was associated with lower lean mass. Conclusion: Our study suggested that earlier and more regular eating patterns may have a benefit on body composition.
- Subjects
CROSS-sectional method; RESEARCH funding; ADIPOSE tissues; BODY mass index; BODY composition; QUESTIONNAIRES; MULTIPLE regression analysis; BIOELECTRIC impedance; FOOD habits; LEAN body mass; ADULTS
- Publication
European Journal of Nutrition, 2024, Vol 63, Issue 6, p2071
- ISSN
1436-6207
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00394-024-03414-x