<p>Timothy Wells of Cardiff University in the United Kingdom will test the hypothesis that feeding patterns help regulate growth and metabolism by altering gut microbiota and a stomach hormone that increases the efficacy of fat storage. This research may show that "grazing" instead of set meals can optimize healthy growth in children where nutrient availability is limited.</p>


Timothy Wells of Cardiff University in the United Kingdom will test the hypothesis that feeding patterns help regulate growth and metabolism by altering gut microbiota and a stomach hormone that increases the efficacy of fat storage. This research may show that "grazing" instead of set meals can optimize healthy growth in children where nutrient availability is limited.