The association between later eating rhythm and adiposity in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Childhood adiposity, an important predictor of adult chronic disease, has been rising dramatically. Later eating rhythm, termed night eating, is increasing in adults but rarely studied in younger ages.

Objective

The objective of this study was to review the association between later eating rhythm and adiposity in children and adolescents. The aspects of later eating being considered included: energy intake (for evening main meal, evening snack, whole evening period, and around bedtime); timing (any food eaten at later timing); and meal frequency in the evening/night (evening main meal skipping, evening snack consumption).

Data sources

Five databases (the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE (via OVID), and Web of Science) were searched for eligible articl

SUBMITTER: Zou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9086801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature