Paper
Circadian Timing of Food Intake Contributes to Weight Gain
Published Nov 1, 2009 · Deanna M. Arble, J. Bass, A. Laposky
Obesity
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Nocturnal mice fed a high-fat diet during the 12 hour light phase gain significantly more weight than mice fed during the 12 hour dark phase.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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