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Seasonal and Regional Differences in Eating Times in a Representative Sample of the Brazilian Population.
| Title: | Seasonal and Regional Differences in Eating Times in a Representative Sample of the Brazilian Population. |
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| Authors: | Santos, Jefferson Souza, Skene, Debra Jean, Crispim, Cibele Aparecida, Moreno, Claudia Roberta de Castro |
| Source: | Nutrients; Sep2023, Vol. 15 Issue 18, p4019, 10p |
| Abstract: | Human food intake and its timing are a complex behavior that can be influenced by a variety of factors, some of which may vary from season to season or from region to region. In this study, our aim was to investigate the seasonal variation in food intake times, with a particular focus on how these may vary across different regions of a country. We conducted an analysis of data from 20,622 adults from the National Household Budget Survey (POF-IBGE), encompassing complete food diaries collected from individuals residing in Brazil, and thereby ensuring representation across different latitudes. Each participant's daily food intake was reported for two non-consecutive days at different times in the same week using food diaries. An ANOVA revealed a later food intake time in the evening in high-latitude regions compared to low-latitude regions. The Sidak post-hoc test showed a significant interaction effect between region and season, demonstrating a pattern of early First Intake Time and Eating Midpoint in the Northeast region during spring/summer. Additionally, we observed an independent effect of the region, as early food intake times were found in low-latitude regions. These findings offer a basis for discussing food intake times among individuals living in different regions located on distinct latitudes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20726643 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/nu15184019 |
| Database: | Complementary Index |
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