[Survey on breakfast-eating behavior among residents in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai]

A survey of breakfast-eating behavior among residents in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai was carried out in 1994-1995. The results showed that the breakfast-eating rates in three cities were 74.8%-90.5%. Subjects aged below 35 years skipped breakfast more often. "Time limiting" in the morning became the main cause of breakfast-skipping. Nearly half of subjects in three cities got their breakfast out of home. Moreover, compared with two years ago, the present rates of eating outside increased at various levels in three cities. Steamed bun, bread and congee were main foods consumed at breakfast. In addition, 39% to 56% of subjects often drank milk. Through this survey, the authors got an all-round understanding on breakfast-eating rates, eating outside rates and variety of food consumed of residents in 3 cities. This survey will also provide a background for nutrition intervention and education in the future.