Chrononutrition: Optimizing Individualized Nutrition with Circadian Rhythm

Kaylyn Koons, Maria Beyer, Ana Caggiano, Madalyn Gernstenfeld, Sophie Giangrosso, Li-Ying Kuo, Emily McNulty, Presley Pettit, and Wendy J. Dahl

Release Date: 3/24/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fs464-2025

Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

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.

About this Publication

This document is FSHN25-2, one of a series of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

About the Authors

Kaylyn Koons, graduate student; Maria Beyer, graduate student; Ana Caggiano, graduate student; Madalyn Gernstenfeld, graduate student; Sophie Giangrosso, graduate student; Li-Ying Kuo, graduate student; Emily McNulty, graduate student; Presley Pettit, graduate student; Wendy Dahl, professor, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Koons, K., Beyer, M., Caggiano, A., Gernstenfeld, M., Giangrosso, S., Kuo, L.-Y., McNulty, E., Pettit, P., & Dahl, W. (2025). Chrononutrition: Optimizing Individualized Nutrition with Circadian Rhythm. EDIS, 2025(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs464-2025