I need to know for a report! I can't find the answer anywhere! Please help! Thank you!
2006-11-20 15:41:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
it's important to eat three meals a day and two small snacks not only to provide our bodies with adequate nutrition but to also maintain our blood sugar levels.
if we go too long without eating-the blood sugar levels in our bodies drop, causing all of our vitals organs (heart,lungs,brain,etc) to slow down and if not corrected, eventually shut down completely.
2006-11-20 15:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We don't Have to eat 3 a day. Many people eat snack-like meals every 2 hrs or so. I think the 3 a day came about because it fit neatly into the daily work schedule. Also, prior to frozen meals/fast food/easy prep foods/microwaves/gas stoves, it was a real job making meals from scratch. Women, primariy, used to spend all day just preparing and cooking the evening meal.
2006-11-20 23:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This question came up in my nutrition class. I don't think anyone has a solid answer for it. Eating 3 times a day probably used to be convienient and just contiuned on through the years. No one says you HAVE to eat 3 meals a day though. It is actually better for you to eat 5 small meals in one day.
2006-11-20 23:44:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eating three meals a day is just a habit...we get hungry about every three to four hours...hence the three meals...some people are considered healthier that eat up to six small meals a day!
2006-11-20 23:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually 4 or 5 mini meals is better. The theory is that if you go long periods of time without eating your blood sugar gets out of whack and you metablolism can acutally slow down due to your body going into starvation mode.
2006-11-20 23:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not Eating three meals a day you are letting space in for air to pump through your stomach and then cause your stomach to get big.....full of gas.....and then maybe gain some weight.
Best wishes and good luck
2006-11-20 23:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by sherry 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
After four hours, you will become hungry, because your stomach has emptied. If you aren't hungry, you shouldn't eat just because people eat three meals a day.
2006-11-20 23:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No one has yet mentioned this, so I will. Technically, not eating regularly can cause you to gain weight since it lowers your metabolism and sends your body into fasting mode.
2006-11-20 23:46:14 · answer #8 · answered by Asphycsia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without meals,we will die of starvation,without it,we will feel tired.
2006-11-20 23:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the majority of people don't.
2006-11-20 23:49:09 · answer #10 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋