Combined Effects of Meal Frequency and Protein Load on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese Males * Age: 21 - 50 years. * Body mass stable within the last 2 months by self-report. * Body mass index (BMI): \< 30kg/m2. * Normal fasting blood glucose level≤ 6.0 mmol/L * Blood pressure ≤ 140/90 mmHg * Not participating in any dietary interventions in the past 2-months. Exclusion Criteria: * Special dietary practice (e.g. Vegetarians, Atkins diet) or diets due to religious reasons during the study period (e.g. Fasting for Ramadan) * Smoking. * Excessive alcohol consumption: consuming alcohol on \>4 days per week with ≥5 alcoholic drinks (males) and ≥4 alcoholic drinks (females) per time (National Health Survey, 2010). * Metabolic Diseases (including thyroid dysfunction) * Using Medication affecting carbohydrate and fat metabolism * Allergy to any components of the provided meals (gluten, nuts, milk, dairy)