RIDGETOP, TN, December 31, 2011
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The survey, one of the largest ever conducted on the subject of habits and attitudes toward breakfast, was sponsored by the Kellogg Company and included 14,000 Americans of varying ethnicities, income levels, and geographic regions.
Among the key findings:
- More than half (54%) of all adults say they would like to eat breakfast every day, but in reality only one-third (34%) actually do.
- Nearly all moms (89%) want their kids to eat breakfast every day. However, 40 percent of moms report that their child does not eat breakfast daily.
- While nearly all toddlers and preschool-age children are eating breakfast, consumption of this meal dips as American children grow older. Seventy-seven percent of young children eat breakfast every day compared to 50 percent of middle school students and 36 percent of high school students.
- Although moms report a desire to see their kids relax in the morning and concentrate on eating breakfast, many kids are too busy watching television, getting their homework done, or getting ready for school to do so.
-The Most Important Meal of the Day-
The conventional wisdom that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is backed by a wealth of scientific research. Here are just two examples:
- Learning. A meta-analysis of 47 studies concluded that breakfast as part of a healthful diet and lifestyle can positively impact childrens health and well-being. The studies suggested that breakfast consumption could improve cognitive function related to memory, test grades, and school attendance. Moreover, breakfast eaters had a nutritional profile superior to that of their meal-skipping peers. 1
- Weight management. Although skipping breakfast is a common strategy for people who want to lose weight, scientific evidence supports the opposite - eating a healthy breakfast every day can actually help you lose weight. To wit: a 10-year prospective study of 20,064 American men found that eating a healthy breakfast on a regular basis was associated with prevention of weight gain. 2
-Make the Right Choices-
If you want to reap the benefits of breakfast, be sure to avoid unhealthy choices such as sugary cereals, sugar- and fat-laden pastries and processed meats that are high in sodium and fat, such as bacon and sausage. Instead, opt for healthier choices such as healthy proteins (nuts, dairy products, low fat meats, a hard-boiled egg) and fiber (whole or juiced fruits and vegetables, whole grain toast).
-Nutritional Solutions from Natures Sunshine Products-
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Sources:
1. Rampersaud GC, Pereira MA, Girard BL, Adams J, Metzl JD. Breakfasts habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105(5):743-60.
2. Van der Heijden AA, Hu FB, Rimm EB, van Dam RM. A prospective study of breakfast consumption and weight gain among U.S. men. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2007;15(10):2463-9.
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