intermittent fasting

[in-ter-mit-nt fas-ting]

noun

1. a pattern of eating that involves regular short periods of fasting, such as by limiting food intake to a certain period of the day or to fewer meals on certain days of the week.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermittent fasting¹

First recorded in 1875–80, in the context of fasting for religious purposes; 2005–10, in a wellness context

Example Sentences

Some studies suggest intermittent fasting can have some positive effects as an adult, but it can be harmful for teenagers because they still need fuel for growth.

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Intermittent fasting has become the diet trend of the decade.

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Intermittent fasting compresses eating into a short daily window, often eight hours, leaving a 16-hour gap without food.

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In an accompanying editorial in the same journal, Anoop Misra, a leading endocrinologist, weighs the promise and pitfalls of intermittent fasting.

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This is not the first time intermittent fasting has faced scrutiny.

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