Does eating high-calorie foods in one meal cause weight gain over a year in young adults?

Caloric Surplus & Weight Gain1 min readUpdated June 4, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one assertion on whether eating high-calorie foods in one meal leads to weight gain over a year in young adults. The evidence we’ve reviewed does not support this idea — in fact, 47 studies or observations refute it. What we’ve found so far suggests that consuming a large number of...

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June 4, 2026·Last updated June 4, 2026
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