Temporal meal patterns in relation to diet quality and body mass index: findings from a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although recent studies suggest associations between temporal meal patterns, diet quality, and health outcomes such as obesity and cardiometabolic risk, the evidence remains inconclusive, highlighting the need for further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate meal patterns, including meal frequency, breakfast skipping and timing of energy intake (late or early), and their associations with diet quality and body mass index.

Methods

The study was completed as a secondary analysis of two cross-sectional, national dietary surveys, Riksmaten Adults 2010-11 (n = 1796) and Riksmaten Adolescents 2016-17(n = 2967). Meal patterns were reported for 3-4 days using two different web-based methods. Among adolescents, weight was measured using standardised methods, whereas ad

SUBMITTER: Schultz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678536 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature