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Breakfast Eating Habits Among Schoolchildren
1Al-Mafraq 25113, Jordan.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 11, 2017
Summary
Most Jordanian schoolchildren eat breakfast, often as a family habit to stay energetic. However, breakfast skipping increases with age, highlighting the need for health education programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Public Health
- Child Development
Background:
- A healthy breakfast is crucial for school-age children's nutrient intake and overall health.
- Breakfast consumption is linked to improved nutritional status in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate breakfast consumption patterns among Jordanian schoolchildren.
- To identify factors influencing breakfast habits in this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted in Jordan involving 1798 schoolchildren (grades 1-6).
- Data collected on breakfast habits using a study data sheet.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive measures, Pearson's chi-square test, and multivariate regression (p<0.05).
Main Results:
- Breakfast consumption prevalence was 80.4%.
- Family habit (52.1%) and desire for energy/hunger alleviation were key reasons for eating breakfast.
- Living with both parents, younger age (6-9 years), and being male predicted breakfast consumption.
Conclusions:
- Breakfast skipping is prevalent and rises with age among schoolchildren.
- Community health education programs involving healthcare professionals are recommended to promote breakfast consumption.
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