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Further studies are needed to determine if time of day-dependent food intake significantly influences weight regulation in humans.
Practitioners should consider the timing of food intake as a potential area for further exploration in weight management.
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Additional studies are required to conclude whether time of day-dependent food intake significantly influences weight regulation in humans.
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The claim is based on a review of studies addressing the timing of food intake.
Source
Chronobiological aspects of food intake and metabolism and their relevance on energy balance and weight regulation
Cem Ekmekçioğlu et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2010
DOI 10.1111/j.1467-789x.2010.00716.x
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