People who eat more often during the day tend to drink less alcohol relative to their total food intake.

Scientific Claim

Among middle-aged adults, a higher daily eating frequency is associated with lower alcohol consumption as a percentage of total energy, indicating a potential behavioral link between meal patterns and alcohol intake.

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 trend in alcohol energy percentage without implying causation, matching the study 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 drink less alcohol relative to their total food intake, according to this study.

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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