April 1997 PMID 9155494

Meal frequency and energy balance.

F Bellisle, R McDevitt, A M Prentice

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Peak: 1 in Feb 2019
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

This collection of discussions reflects a consensus that data from the publication shows minimal impact of meal frequency on body weight, with examples such as references to a 2007 Cambridge study and statements like 'não tem diferença significativa no metabolismo ou emagrecimento.' The tone and word choice indicate a focus on scientific evidence, with users engaging deeply by citing specific research and considering its implications for diet strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree that the research indicates no significant difference in energy expenditure or weight loss related to meal frequency.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high interest, with many referencing specific studies and emphasizing the relevance of the findings to dieting habits.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts frequently reference research results and compare different viewpoints, demonstrating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The comments suggest the research influences opinions on meal planning, but the overall consensus remains cautious about changing dietary advice based solely on meal frequency.

Abstract in brief

  • Epidemiological studies show a weak and inconsistent link between eating frequency and body weight, with some suggesting that more frequent nibbling might help prevent obesity, but confounding factors and reporting biases weaken these findings.
  • Mechanistic research indicates little to no advantage of eating smaller, more frequent meals over fewer, larger meals in terms of increasing energy expenditure or thermic effect of food, with most studies showing neutral results.
  • Overall, evidence suggests that meal frequency has minimal impact on body weight regulation, and any effects are more likely related to how it influences food intake rather than metabolism or energy expenditure.]

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KalebScott33
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Fred Duncan
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[3] "Increased meal frequency does not promote greater weight loss in subjects who were prescribed an 8-week equi-energetic energy-restricted diet." [4] "Meal frequency and energy balance."

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@dshevchenko_biz Как же много мифов вокруг ЗОЖ, вот рекомендуемый тобой FreshLife28 тоже толкает местами мифы, скажем про метаболизм, ускоряемый частым питанием. При этом многие исследования говорят, что не обнаруживается такого, скажем https://t.co/rpEoUGEcAI или https://t.co/bGOVFW6GJ2

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anja ✮
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@Vanelupikcal https://t.co/EjHIte5imh tem esse estudo de 2007 da universidade Cambridge que é meio complicado de entender mas eles compararam varias pessoas com frequencias diferentes de consumo calorico durante o dia e viram que não tem diferença significativa no metabolismo ou emagrecimento

Aug 15, 2025 · 1,925 followers View post →

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anja ✮
@anjakcal · X

@Vanelupikcal https://t.co/EjHIte5imh tem esse estudo de 2007 da universidade Cambridge que é meio complicado de entender mas eles compararam varias pessoas com frequencias diferentes de consumo calorico durante o dia e viram que não tem diferença significativa no metabolismo ou emagrecimento

Aug 15, 2025 · 1,925 followers View post →
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Apr 22, 2025 · 401 followers View post →
Fred Duncan
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[3] "Increased meal frequency does not promote greater weight loss in subjects who were prescribed an 8-week equi-energetic energy-restricted diet." [4] "Meal frequency and energy balance."

Nov 29, 2022 · 1 like · 12,123 followers View post →
Кирилл Заборский *** *****!
@qrilka · X

@dshevchenko_biz Как же много мифов вокруг ЗОЖ, вот рекомендуемый тобой FreshLife28 тоже толкает местами мифы, скажем про метаболизм, ускоряемый частым питанием. При этом многие исследования говорят, что не обнаруживается такого, скажем https://t.co/rpEoUGEcAI или https://t.co/bGOVFW6GJ2

Feb 7, 2021 · 1 like · 158 followers View post →
KalebScott33
@KalebScott33 · X

@josiahfitness https://t.co/z0Jc168rs2

Feb 8, 2019 · 1 like · 16,078 followers View post →
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