Clinical Nutritionist Practice Test 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

High meal frequency may influence satiety hormones, which is why this choice is considered correct. Research indicates that eating more frequently may lead to changes in the body's hormonal response to food intake, particularly affecting hormones involved in hunger and fullness such as ghrelin and peptide YY. These hormonal changes can impact appetite regulation, potentially leading to different eating patterns and satiety experiences.

The other options fail to accurately connect meal frequency to the nuances of nutrition and body responses. For instance, while higher meal frequency could theoretically lead to higher calorie intake, it isn't a guarantee, as the total caloric balance depends on the types of foods consumed and overall energy expenditure. Meal frequency does not inherently guarantee weight loss either; weight loss is fundamentally about the balance of calories consumed versus calories burned, not merely how often someone eats. Lastly, while some may find frequent eating simplifies dietary planning, others might see it as more complicated, especially if it leads to increased snacking or the challenge of ensuring nutritional balance in more meals.