And these are further affected by supply (types and quantity of foods as well as frequency of meals) and metabolic demand (your relative immediate need for either energy, repair, or building). (marksdailyapple.com)
Achieving an optimal frequency of meals and snacks means eating every three to four hours rather than fasting for numerous hours, which can lead to you becoming overly hungry before craving easy, convenient and largely unhealthy options! (womenshealthandfitness.com.au)
Keep in mind however that this is performed for a short period of time and only in conjunction with a pre-contest diet which consists of a high frequency of meals and with supplementation like glutamine, which helps to protect muscle tissue. (hugorivera.net)