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Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil
Published on: July 29, 2020
Breakfast habits affect overall nutrient profiles in adolescents
C Matthys1, S De Henauw, M Bellemans
1Department of Public Health, De Pintelaan 185, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium. Christophe.Matthys@UGent.be
Public Health Nutrition
|March 17, 2007
Summary
Adolescents eating a good-quality breakfast showed better nutrient intake and dietary patterns. Recommendations include whole grains, fruit, and dairy for daily breakfast consumption.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Adolescent Health
- Dietary Patterns
Background:
- Breakfast consumption is a key determinant of overall diet quality in adolescents.
- Understanding breakfast patterns is crucial for public health initiatives targeting adolescent nutrition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize breakfast consumption patterns in Belgian adolescents.
- To analyze nutrient and food item intake based on breakfast quality.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey with 341 adolescents (13-18 years) in Ghent, Belgium.
- Utilized a 7-day estimated food record for data collection.
- Employed multistage clustered sampling for participant recruitment.
Main Results:
- Good-quality breakfast consumers exhibited higher intake of micronutrients, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
- Conversely, low-quality breakfast consumers had higher soft drink intake.
- Overweight girls and those in vocational training were more likely to have low-quality breakfasts.
Conclusions:
- A good-quality breakfast is associated with a superior overall dietary pattern in adolescents.
- Recommendations emphasize daily breakfast with whole grains, fruits, and dairy or calcium alternatives.
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