Effect of meal size and frequency on the thermic effect of food
1987
Belko, A.Z. | Barbieri, T.F.
Extract: Results from previous studies suggest that energy content and frequency of meals may affect total daily thermic effect of food (TEF). TEF response to 2 large meals, each representing 50% of daily energy needs, was compared to the TEF response to 4 small meals, each representing 25% of daily energy needs. Total 10-hour TEF, measured as increase in oxygen consumption from rest, did not differ between the large and small meal patterns (43.43 +/- 5.01 vs. 43.42 +/- 4.72 liters, respectively). Measured TEF was significantly greater than predicted response due to a more complete measurement period. An optimum pattern for energy intake to either maximize or minimize TEF was not observed.(author)
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