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What doctor says about meal frequency and weight loss
An endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University states that eating five to six small meals daily does not lead to greater weight loss compared to three balanced meals when calorie and macronutrient intake are equal. Frequent meals may increase hunger and not boost metabolism, contrary to its popularity for managing blood sugar and energy levels.
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