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Exploring the reasons why school students eat or skip breakfast
1Al-Mafraq, Jordan.
Nursing Children and Young People
|July 10, 2015
Summary
Over half of students aged 12-18 consume breakfast, but consumption decreases with age. Health education programs may benefit students at risk of skipping this important meal.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Adolescent Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Breakfast is widely recognized as the most important meal of the day.
- Adequate nutrient intake from breakfast fuels daily activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of breakfast consumption among adolescents aged 12-18 years.
- To assess the nutritional status in relation to breakfast habits.
Main Methods:
- A school-based survey conducted in 2014 included 1,303 students (grades 7-12).
- Data collected via questionnaire on breakfast consumption patterns.
- Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and logistic regression with odds ratios to identify predictive factors for skipping breakfast.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of breakfast consumption was 52.3%, showing a statistically significant decrease with increasing age.
- Logistic regression indicated higher breakfast consumption in younger adolescents (12-15 years), those with highly educated mothers, and those from low-income families.
Conclusions:
- Targeted community and school-based health education programs are recommended.
- School nurses and healthcare providers can play a key role in implementing these interventions for at-risk student groups.
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