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Breakfast skipping as an indicator of unhealthy lifestyle among adolescents: A short letter

Daneshvar, M.

2023-04-17 nutrition
10.1101/2023.04.10.23288359 medRxiv
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Regular breakfast consumption plays a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of children and adolescents, making it an essential factor in maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. This study examined the association between breakfast skipping (BS) and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors in US adolescents using the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) 2018 survey. The prevalence of BS was significantly linked to age and race but not gender. After adjusting for confounding variables, a significant positive correlation was observed between BS and low physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and high TV time. No such association was found with high video-game time. The findings highlight the importance of regular breakfast consumption as a vital component of healthy lifestyles among youth. Encouraging regular breakfast habits may reduce the risk of developing unhealthy behaviors and obesity in this population

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