| BMAL1 | Basic helix-loop-helix ARNT like 1 |
| BW | Body weight |
| CLOCK | Circadian locomotor output cycles kaput |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| EI | Energy intake |
| eTRF | Early time-restricted feeding |
| GIP | Gastric inhibitory polypeptide |
| GLP-1 | Glucagon-like peptide-1 |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein |
| HOMA-IR | Homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance |
| iAUC | Incremental area under the curve |
| IF | Intermittent fasting |
| LDL | Low density lipoprotein |
| lTRF | Late time-restricted feeding |
| MC4R | Melanocortin receptor 4 |
| PYY | Peptide YY |
| RCT | Randomized controlled trial |
| SBP | Systolic blood pressure |
| SCN | Suprachiasmatic nuclei |
| SNP | Single nucleotide polymorphism |
| T2D | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| TG | Triglycerides |