The combination of daily breakfast consumption and optimal breakfast choices in childhood is an important public health message

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the association of breakfast consumption with children's diet quality and cardiometabolic risk factors. Study sample consisted of 1558 children aged 4-8 years from Cyprus. Breakfast frequency was assessed through a parental questionnaire. Body m...

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Published in:International journal of food sciences and nutrition 2014-05, Vol.65 (3), p.273-279
Main Authors: Papoutsou, Stalo, Briassoulis, George, Hadjigeorgiou, Charalambos, Savva, Savvas C., Solea, Tonia, Hebestreit, Antje, Pala, Valeria, Sieri, Sabina, Kourides, Yiannis, Kafatos, Anthony, Tornaritis, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood Pressure
BMI
Body Mass Index
Breakfast
Breakfast foods
cardiovascular disease risk factors
Cardiovascular Diseases - blood
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control
Child
Child development
Child, Preschool
childhood
Cholesterol - blood
Cholesterol, HDL - blood
Cyprus
Diet
Energy Intake
Female
Food science
Humans
hypertension
Lipids - blood
Male
Meals
Mental Recall
Metabolic disorders
nutrient intake
obesity
Parents
Preferences
Public Health
ready to eat cereals
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Triglycerides - blood
Waist Circumference
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Summary:Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the association of breakfast consumption with children's diet quality and cardiometabolic risk factors. Study sample consisted of 1558 children aged 4-8 years from Cyprus. Breakfast frequency was assessed through a parental questionnaire. Body mass index (BMI), BMI z-scores, waist circumference, blood lipid profile and blood pressure were examined in relation to breakfast frequency consumption. Habitual breakfast consumers' daily nutrient intake was assessed through a 24-Hour Dietary Recall, according to their breakfast choices. Girls who have breakfast on a daily basis had lower mean BMI and BMI z-score; they were also less likely of having abnormal levels of serum triglycerides, atheromatic index (total cholesterol to high density lipoprotein-cholesterol ratio) and diastolic blood pressure after controlling for several confounding factors. Within regular breakfast consumers, of both boys and girls, those having ready to eat cereals had a superior nutrient intake profile. Daily breakfast consumption along with good breakfast choices is an important public health message for Cypriot children.
ISSN:0963-7486
1465-3478
DOI:10.3109/09637486.2013.854750