Chrononutrition: Optimizing Individualized Nutrition with Circadian Rhythm

In optimizing metabolic health and overall well-being, the timing of meals is gaining recognition as a critical factor. Chrononutrition, an emerging field, explores how aligning meal times with our body's natural circadian rhythms can positively influence metabolic processes and promote positive health outcomes. With a target audience of nutrition educators, this publication describes the circadian rhythm system, chrononutrition, and chrononutrition behaviors and differentiates these behaviors from those of intermittent fasting.