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Association between chronotype, sleep pattern, and eating behaviours in a group of Italian adults.
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International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition . Aug2022, Vol. 73 Issue 5, p1-8. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the possible relationship between chronotype, sleeping, and eating patterns in 74 Italian adults (71.6% women). Based on Morningness-Eveningness Questionnare (MEQ) score, participants were classified as morning (n = 24), intermediate (n = 25), and evening (n = 25) chronotypes. From analysis, no significant differences among chronotypes emerged for sleep habits. As to eating behaviours, the evening subjects showed a significant (p < 0.05) shift towards later hours of the day in the consumption of all meals, except dinner. In addition, the evening subjects had a later midpoint of energy intake (EI) of about 35 min and 1 h (p < 0.001), respectively, than the intermediate and morning subjects. Analysing the diet quality, morning subjects reported significantly (p = 0.030) lower consumption of sweets and sweeteners, and significantly (p = 0.035) lower intake of ultra-processed fats and seasonings. Evening subjects showed a significant delay in EI during the day, while morning subjects reported a better-quality diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09637486
- Volume :
- 73
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158302153
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2022.2105826