Higher energy intake at night effects daily energy distribution and contributes to excessive weight gain during pregnancy

Pregnant women with a higher nighttime energy intake had greater excessive weight gain in the third trimester.

• Higher nighttime intake was associated with a lower percentage of energy, proteins, and lipids consumed during morning meals.
• Women classified with higher nighttime intake consumed a larger percentage of their total energy and macronutrients during evening meals.
• The distribution of energy and macronutrient intake was evaluated across all trimesters of pregnancy.
• The study highlights differences in dietary patterns linked to nighttime eating habits among pregnant women.

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