Meal frequency >= 3 meals

1. Meal frequency >= 3 meals lower the risk of underweight in humans (AOR = 0.04, CI: 0.01-0.34, p = 0.003).

   “Underweight odds were lower in males (AOR = 0.36, CI: 0.14-0.92, p = 0.032) and persons who consumed ≥ 3 meals (AOR = 0.04, CI: 0.01-0.34, p = 0.003).”

   Humanson SAGE programmen = 159

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