Research
Energy balance
Higher meal frequency and regular eating patterns are more advantageous for energy balance than irregular and infrequent meals.
Encouraging regular meal patterns may aid in weight management strategies.
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Also, regarding energy balance, a higher meal frequency and regular eating pattern seem to be more advantageous than taking the meals irregularly and seldom.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a review of studies addressing meal frequency.
Source
Chronobiological aspects of food intake and metabolism and their relevance on energy balance and weight regulation
Cem Ekmekçioğlu et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2010
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