People who snack and eat more often tend to eat more fruits, veggies, and whole grains, which are rich in fiber and vitamins.

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.

People who eat more often during the day tend to get more of their calories from carbs and less from alcohol, which is generally considered healthier.

Men who eat only three meals or fewer a day are more than twice as likely to be obese compared to men who snack and eat more often, even when they eat the same total amount of food.

Even when researchers accounted for people eating lots of sweets and junk food, those who ate fewer meals still had higher obesity rates, meaning the problem isn’t just about what they snack on.

Men who eat fewer meals are more than twice as likely to have a very large waistline, even if they eat the same number of calories as men who eat more often.