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Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Timothy Besse
Abstract
The obesity epidemic has been progressively plaguing the nation and the world at large, placing said individuals at increased risk for different preventable chronic conditions, premature death, and costing them more on healthcare each year when compared to those as classified as having healthy weight. Losing weight is something many individuals struggle with. It is widely known that current literature claims eating nutritiously and physical activity are amongst the two most important factors for weight loss. While true, in regards to diet, more emphasis is consistently placed on what a person is consuming, as opposed to when a person is consuming such foods. The body’s circadian rhythm plays a role in all human functions, including metabolism. With that, this article will primarily assess the role timing of food consumption plays on obesity. Exercise and nutrition, while important, cost patients time, money, and potential feelings of unfulfillment and failure if they are not able to meet their weight goals. If one of the contributing factors to the obesity epidemic is related to the mere time in which humans eat, further investigation of the literature to establish this correlation is imperative.
Recommended Citation
Wolff, Jordan, "The Relationship Between Timing of Food & Macronutrient Consumption on Obesity" (2024). Capstone Showcase. 5.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/5
The Relationship Between Timing of Food & Macronutrient Consumption on Obesity
The obesity epidemic has been progressively plaguing the nation and the world at large, placing said individuals at increased risk for different preventable chronic conditions, premature death, and costing them more on healthcare each year when compared to those as classified as having healthy weight. Losing weight is something many individuals struggle with. It is widely known that current literature claims eating nutritiously and physical activity are amongst the two most important factors for weight loss. While true, in regards to diet, more emphasis is consistently placed on what a person is consuming, as opposed to when a person is consuming such foods. The body’s circadian rhythm plays a role in all human functions, including metabolism. With that, this article will primarily assess the role timing of food consumption plays on obesity. Exercise and nutrition, while important, cost patients time, money, and potential feelings of unfulfillment and failure if they are not able to meet their weight goals. If one of the contributing factors to the obesity epidemic is related to the mere time in which humans eat, further investigation of the literature to establish this correlation is imperative.