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Review
. 2022 Apr 21;14(9):1719.
doi: 10.3390/nu14091719.

Meal Timing, Meal Frequency and Metabolic Syndrome

Fatema Alkhulaifi  1 , Charles Darkoh  1   2
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Review

Meal Timing, Meal Frequency and Metabolic Syndrome

Fatema Alkhulaifi et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Individuals with metabolic syndrome have increased risk for developing health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Modifiable risk factors, such as exercise and diet, are key components in the prevention and control of metabolic syndrome. Specifically, dietary patterns and habits are extremely successful in controlling more than one of the metabolic syndrome risk factors. Meal timing and frequency have been associated with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic conditions. However, there is limited evidence linking metabolic syndrome to meal timing and meal frequency. This review summarizes and discusses how meal timing and frequency impact metabolic outcomes in adults.

Keywords: diabetes; fasting; meal frequency; meal timing; metabolic syndrome; obesity; skipping meals.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

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The relationship between Metabolic Syndrome and Lifestyle Factors.
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