The influence of meal frequency and timing on health and disease has been a topic of
interest for many years. While epidemiological evidence indicates an association between …

Around the world, adults consume energy outside of traditional meals such as breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. However, because there is no consistent definition of a “snack,” it is …

Traditionally, nutrition research has focused on individual nutrients, and more recently
dietary patterns. However, there has been relatively little focus on dietary intake at the level …

The global human population has recently experienced an increase in life expectancy with a
mounting concern about the steady rise in the incidence of age-associated chronic diseases …

Obesity among children has reached epidemic proportions. Today, an estimated one in four
children in the United States is overweight, while 11% are obese. Children who are …

This study built on limited knowledge about patterns and trends of adult snacking in the US.
We selected adults aged 19 y and older (n= 44,754) between 1977–1978 and 2003–2006 …

The frequency of eating breakfast has declined over the past several decades, during which
time the obesity epidemic has also unfolded. Therefore, there is growing scientific interest in …

Aim: The intent of this review is to critically analyze the scientific evidence on the role of the
glycemic index in chronic Western disease and to discuss the utility of the glycemic index in …

Several epidemiological studies have observed an inverse relationship between people's
habitual frequency of eating and body weight, leading to the suggestion that a 'nibbling'meal …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate snacking frequency in relation to energy intake and food
choices, taking physical activity into account, in obese vs reference men and women …