Calorie Intake Patterns and Mortality Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Mao Ziling, Newman Anne, Farsijani Samaneh
Primary Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Hypothesis
The timing and distribution of calorie intake may affect all-cause mortality risk among US adults.
Conclusion
Calorie intake patterns skewed toward morning or evening may be associated with a higher mortality risk, independent of amount and quality of diet.
Supporting Evidence
- 18% of participants had morning-skewed calorie intake.
- 22% had midday-skewed calorie intake.
- 22% had evening-skewed calorie intake.
- 38% had equal intake between midday and evening.
- 4,162 participants died during a median follow-up of 96 months.
- Skewed-to-Morning and Skewed-to-Evening patterns were significantly associated with higher mortality.
Takeaway
Eating your meals at certain times of the day can affect how long you live, not just how much you eat.
Methodology
The study analyzed calorie intake patterns using 24-hour food recalls and assessed mortality through the National Death Index.
Participant Demographics
47.6 years old on average, 52.4% women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95%CI, 1.04-1.35 for Skewed-to-Morning; 95%CI, 1.02-1.39 for Skewed-to-Evening.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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