English translation Please translate this sentence for me and explain the meaning and other usages of as Don't eat snacks too close to meal times as this discourages you from eating your main meals

English translation Please translate this sentence for me and explain the meaning and other usages of as Don't eat snacks too close to meal times as this discourages you from eating your main meals

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Don't be too short between meals and snacks, because it will make you unable to eat dinner