Nicole’s Articles:
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/07448481.2020.1715986?casa_token=QdPchciTK6gAAAAA:9zDOpmjP6PFDSKT3oBz1Ih0y3ym4SYWXqFS_aDGSMLsVgiM6dO4AwtfRfriQ0SMu7HGWzasaC2G-YQ
- A study done to understand whether self-reported GPA was associated with different weekly eating and drinking habits. Conducted a survey of 755 U.S. undergraduate students and used regression analysis. GPA showed no relationship with consumption of milk, vegetables, green salad, fruit juice, or fresh fruit, but was higher among students who ate breakfast more often and lower among those who ate fast food more frequently. Authors conclude that some eating habits relate to academic performance, though other factors like sleep likely weigh more.
- A study done to understand whether self-reported GPA was associated with different weekly eating and drinking habits. Conducted a survey of 755 U.S. undergraduate students and used regression analysis. GPA showed no relationship with consumption of milk, vegetables, green salad, fruit juice, or fresh fruit, but was higher among students who ate breakfast more often and lower among those who ate fast food more frequently. Authors conclude that some eating habits relate to academic performance, though other factors like sleep likely weigh more.
- https://repository.arizona.edu/bitstream/handle/10150/146055/azu_etd_mr20100017_sip1_m.pdf?sequence=1
- This study surveys 219 undergraduate students to understand what shapes college students’ eating habits. It primarily focuses on understanding how time constraints and money can block students from eating the way they’d prefer. The study finds that time pressure makes healthy eating difficult across students, while financial constraints hit lower-income students disproportionately. It pushed them towards cheaper options that were overall less healthy. The study argues that these patterns reflect structural barriers rather than solely just individual choice to healthy eating among American college students.
Kehan’s Articles:
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10271199/
- This research followed 889 adolescents for 27 years to see if irregular meals had an effect on having metabolic syndrome in adulthood. So they measured their breakfast habits/whether they ate lunch/lifestyle factors at 16. They found that adolescents who ate two or more meals irregularly had a higher risk of metabolic syndrome in adulthood. While lunch/dinner habits are often associated with other unhealthy habits – e.g. smoking, drinking, being less physically active, skipping breakfast on its own was less associated with any of the other ones and led to increased risk on its own.
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-94439-7
- Recruited 240 male college students in China and followed them for 6 months. They grouped the students into 3 different groups (less high calorie food, more fiber, less fat). They didn’t explicitly provide food or monitor what the students ate but they just provided recipes that fitted the student’s category. They measured fitness at beginning and end of study(BMI, blood pressure, lung capacity, 6MWT), and found that all three groups had overall improved fitness, with reducing high calorie food with the highest improvement of around 7%.
Juan Pablo’s Articles:
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- Source shows that in a pilot study, eating food aligned with the participants’ circadian rhythm led to weight loss despite not restricting caloric intake.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35684083/
- This study examined the extent to which people adhere to meal timings. The researchers found that people have lower adherence during weekend periods.
Tyler’s Articles
- https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/good-food/bad-eating-habits-when-what-and-how-often-you-eat-matters/2023/06
- Bad eating habits: When, what and how often you eat matters
Research shows that eating habits such as meal timing and consistency strongly affect health. Eating close to bedtime can disrupt sleep and metabolism, increasing the risk of weight gain and heart disease. Skipping meals has also been linked to low energy levels, poor concentration, and overeating later in the day, especially unhealthy foods high in sugar and fat.
How people eat is just as important as what they eat. Eating too quickly often leads to overeating and digestive problems because fullness cues are missed. Mindless eating, such as eating while distracted, has been associated with increased food intake and emotional eating patterns, suggesting that behavior and environment influence dietary choices.
Stress eating is another well-documented habit that encourages consumption of processed and high-calorie foods, raising the risk of chronic diseases. Overall, this article shows that unhealthy eating behaviors are shaped by lifestyle pressures and emotional factors, and stresses the need for strategies like mindful eating and meal planning to promote healthier habits.
- Bad eating habits: When, what and how often you eat matters
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4669243/
Timing is everything: Why eating on a regular schedule supports overall well-being- Recent studies show that eating meals at regular times is important for maintaining good health. The body follows circadian rhythms that help control appetite, digestion, and energy use. When meal times are inconsistent, these rhythms can be disrupted, which may increase the risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Research suggests that even when people eat healthy foods, irregular eating schedules can reduce some of the benefits.
Eating throughout the day at regular intervals can help keep blood sugar levels steady and improve digestion and focus. Having breakfast earlier in the day, eating lunch around midday, and finishing dinner in the early evening have been linked to better metabolism and sleep. On the other hand, skipping meals or eating late at night often leads to overeating and feeling tired or irritable. Overall, the literature supports the idea that both what people eat and when they eat are important for overall well-being.
- Recent studies show that eating meals at regular times is important for maintaining good health. The body follows circadian rhythms that help control appetite, digestion, and energy use. When meal times are inconsistent, these rhythms can be disrupted, which may increase the risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Research suggests that even when people eat healthy foods, irregular eating schedules can reduce some of the benefits.
