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Chronotype and disordered eating indicators: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep Timing Patterns and Signs of Eating Problems: A Review and Analysis
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Abstract
Fifty-one observational studies revealed a 0.39 correlation between later chronotype and binge-eating scores.
- Later chronotype is associated with higher scores in binge-eating, night-eating, food addiction, emotional eating, uncontrolled eating, and food craving.
- The correlation for binge-eating is notably strong at 0.39, indicating a significant relationship.
- A smaller positive correlation of 0.21 exists between later chronotype and night-eating.
- Lower restrained eating is associated with later chronotype, with a correlation of -0.11.
- The findings suggest a spectrum of disordered eating indicators linked to chronotype in the general population.
- More longitudinal and randomized controlled trials are necessary to clarify causality and the mechanisms involved.
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