Eating more than three times per day is associated with being overweight or obese

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Eating more than three times per day is associated with being overweight or obese in both younger and older people according to a new study from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, USA. Subjects

Subjects: 1792 younger people, 893 older people

The study looked at eating patterns and diet composition of 1,792 younger people aged 20- to 59-years-old, and 893 older people aged 60- to 90-years-old.

REFERENCE

Howarth N, Huang T, Roberts S, Lin B, Mccrory M. Eating patterns and dietary composition in relation to BMI in younger and older adults. Int J Obes (Lond). 2007 Apr, 31(4):675-84.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Professor M. A. McCrory
School of Nutrition and Exercise Science
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore WA 98028, USA
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