Marcus recently started working the overnight shift at his job. When he switched to the night shift, Marcus changed when he ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Marcus's new eating patterns place him at risk for developing health problems because when he eats now does not match the natural highs and lows in his energy levels. The correspondence of eating patterns with natural energy levels is called:

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Chrononutrition refers to the timing of food intake to align with the body's natural rhythms, such as energy levels and metabolism. Eating at times that do not match these natural rhythms, as in Marcus's case, can disrupt the body's internal clock and potentially lead to health issues.

Marcus Recently Started Working the Overnight Shift at His Job