Men who eat more often during the day tend to consume more fiber and less fat in their diet, which are signs of healthier eating habits.

Scientific Claim

Among middle-aged men, a higher daily eating frequency (six or more meals/snacks) is associated with a 28% higher relative fiber intake (g/MJ) and a 3.5% lower energy percentage from fat compared to those eating three or fewer meals, indicating a healthier dietary pattern.

Original Statement

“The energy percentage (E%) from carbohydrates as well as relative fibre intake (g/MJ) increased with higher eating frequency; while E% from fat, protein and alcohol decreased.”

From study:A high eating frequency is associated with an overall healthy lifestyle in middle-aged men and women and reduced likelihood of general and central obesity in men

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The claim uses 'associated with' and reflects the observed statistical trends in nutrient intake without implying causation, matching the study’s observational design.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

A high eating frequency is associated with an overall healthy lifestyle in middle-aged men and women and reduced likelihood of general and central obesity in men

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2010 Oct

People who eat more often during the day tend to eat more fiber and less fat, which is healthier — and this study found that in middle-aged men.

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

A high eating frequency is associated with an overall healthy lifestyle in middle-aged men and women and reduced likelihood of general and central obesity in men

Score: 42

DOI: 10.1017/S0007114510001753

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