Morning individuals in Saudi Arabia have higher self-regulation of eating behavior compared to evening types

Morning types exhibited 85% higher self-regulation of eating behavior compared to evening types.

• Chronotype is associated with self-regulation of eating behavior, with morning types showing better control than evening types.
• Evening types reported greater temptation from fried foods, chips, and French fries than morning types.
• The study involved 599 adults aged 18-50 years and utilized online questionnaires to assess chronotype and eating behavior.
• Statistical methods included ANOVA, Chi-square, and multivariate logistic regression to analyze the data.
• Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms linking chronotype and self-regulation of eating behavior.

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