Conclusion
cardiometabolic, eating jetlag
Meal timing is not related to either anthropometry or body composition parameters in young adults. Similarly, caloric midpoint, eating jetlag and the time from last food intake to midsleep point are not associated with cardiometabolic risk factors. Nonetheless, a longer daily eating window and a shorter time from midsleep point to first food intake are associated with better cardiometabolic health in men. These results confirm previous evidence that eating early in alignment with circadian rhythms may improve cardiometabolic health. Nutrition strategies aimed to improve cardiometabolic health may contemplate advancing the timing of food intake. Further well-designed studies are needed to confirm these findings and unravel potential mechanisms.