Chronotype and its Association With Weight Status and Dietary Patterns Among Tunisian Female University Students

Chaima Jemai, Ghofrane Ben Ali, Yosra Htira, Takwa Moussa, Yesmine Jallouli, Olfa Lajili, Zohra Hadj Ali, Imen Hedfi, Mouna Djebbi, Faika Ben Mami, Department C of Therapeutic Dietetics, National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on March 10, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Circadian clocks regulate physiological rhythms based on light, food intake, and fasting. Disruptions to these clocks are associated with health problems. Chronotype, reflecting individual circadian preferences, is influenced by sleep and eating habits, ...