Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 21st, 2006
"The relationships between eating frequency and adiposity and cardiovascular risk factors have been poorly investigated in children. To evaluate this issue, anthropometric indices and blood pressure (BP) were measured in 3668 children, aged 6-11 years," scientists writing in the International Journal of Obesity report.
G. Barba and colleagues collaborating with the National Research Council found, "Meals/snack frequency, assessed by a questionnaire, was 'Low' in 332 ({{<=}}3 meals/day), 'Intermediate' in 1334 (4/day) and 'High'...
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