Study Finds Morning or Evening Calories Equally Affect Weight Loss

However, people who ate their largest meal in the morning did report feeling less hungry later in the day, which could foster easier weight loss in the real world.

WeightControl.com Interview with:
Prof Alexandra Johnstone
Rowett Institute
University of Aberdeen

WeightControl.com:  What is the background for this study? 

Response: There are a lot of myths surrounding the timing of eating and how it might influence either body weight or health. When dieting, many people follow the old saying “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper,” based on the belief that consuming the bulk of daily calories in the morning optimizes weight loss by burning calories more efficiently.

Last Updated on September 26, 2022 by weightcontrol

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