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Questions 26-30

 

       A new theory suggests that there is no strict need to stick to it, while some argue that there are reasons behind the general recommendation to eat three meals a day. The truth is, ___(26)___ your daily intake into 3 parts is rather new when you look at history. According to historians, people in the US ate only two large meals before the industrialization ___(27)___ , while ___(28)___ our eating habits are heavily influenced by the schedule of our workdays and school days.

       So are there any scientific factors involved here? ___(29)___ However, when you look at it with a mathematical view, three meals a day is generally recommended for ___(30)___ energy. Since it all depends on your schedule and self-awareness, it's entirely up to you whether you choose to go back to traditional eating patterns!

 

source: https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/do-you-really-need-3-meals-a-day-a-dietitian-cracks-thecode/