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Association between chronotype, sleep pattern, and eating behaviours in a group of Italian adults
Links between daily activity timing, sleep habits, and eating behaviors in Italian adults
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Abstract
In a study of 74 Italian adults, evening chronotypes had a later midpoint of energy intake (EI) by about 35 minutes compared to intermediate and 1 hour compared to morning subjects.
- Participants were classified into three chronotypes: morning (24), intermediate (25), and evening (25).
- No significant differences in sleep habits were observed among the different chronotypes.
- Evening chronotypes exhibited a significant shift towards later meal times for all meals except dinner.
- Morning subjects reported lower consumption of sweets and sweeteners, as well as lower intake of ultra-processed fats and seasonings.
- Evening chronotypes showed a significant delay in energy intake during the day compared to morning subjects.
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