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Breakfast: a Good Habit, not a Repetitive Custom Giovannini M, Verduci E, Scaglioni S, Salvatici E, Bonza M, Riva E, Agostoni C. Journal of International Medical Research 2008;36:613-624 SUMMARY: A review of the possible role of breakfast in weight control and in factors such as appetite control, dietary quality and reduced risk for chronic diseases. Recommendations are proposed to "encourage children to keep eating breakfast." The authors offer a new breakfast based on hazelnut spread "to reinforce positive experiences." ... Read More
Are breakfast consumption patterns associated with weight status and nutrient adequacy in African-American children? Williams BM, O'Neil CE, Keast DR, Cho S, Nicklas TA. Public Health Nutrition 2008:1-8. [e publication ahead of print] SUMMARY: "Consuming Ready-to-eat cereal(RTEC) at breakfast was associated with improved weight and nutrient adequacy in African American (AA) children. AA children in all breakfast categories still had mean intakes of most nutrients below recommended levels. ... Read More
Recent Breakfast Related Research Bibliography updated 8/28/08