| Title |
The Influence of Portion Size and Timing of Meals on Weight Balance and Obesity
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Current Obesity Reports, January 2015
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| DOI | 10.1007/s13679-015-0138-y |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Christina Berg, Heléne Bertéus Forslund |
| Abstract |
This review focuses on the influence of portion size and temporal distribution of food intake on weight balance and obesity in adults. The inconsistency of definitions in the area of meal patterns is also discussed. The conclusion is that regular eating habits might facilitate weight balance, while unplanned snacking as well as consuming the major part of the energy intake at the end of the day seem to be unfavourable. Altogether, the research suggests that large portions promote over-consumption and, therefore, limiting portion size of energy dense foods and drinks with added sugar could be recommended. Even if more research is needed, these factors should be taken into consideration in recommendations for obesity prevention. |
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| Unknown | 1 | 100% |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
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| Country | Count | As % |
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| Netherlands | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown | 97 | 99% |
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| Researcher | 15 | 15% |
| Student > Bachelor | 14 | 14% |
| Student > Master | 12 | 12% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 9 | 9% |
| Other | 6 | 6% |
| Other | 20 | 20% |
| Unknown | 22 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 20 | 20% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 17 | 17% |
| Psychology | 9 | 9% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 7 | 7% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 11 | 11% |
| Unknown | 30 | 31% |
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