The term “intermittent fasting” is problematic and we should probably stop using it for a

Not SupportedTerms like 'intermittent fasting' are too broad and cover practices with vastly different effects, ranging from 2 hours of not eating to one month.

Partially SupportedResearch has historically used 'intermittent fasting' to describe protocols metabolically equivalent to prolonged fasting.

Partially SupportedIntermittent fasting protocols like 16:8 are common but not the only definition of intermittent fasting.

Partially SupportedFasting duration determines different biological effects, necessitating specific terminology.