Breakfast consumption among Saudi primary-school children relative to sex and socio-demographic factors.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Breakfast is an important meal that provides essential nutrients and energy. However, few comprehensive studies have reported breakfast habits and related behaviors among Saudi children. This study investigated breakfast consumption patterns and the associations of socio-demographic variables with daily breakfast intake among Saudi children. METHODS:A multistage stratified cluster random sampling technique was used to select 1051 elementary school boys and girls in Riyadh. Body weight and height were measured and body mass index (BMI) was computed. The breakfast eating habits and behaviors were assessed using a specifically designed self-reported questionnaire that was completed by the children's parents. RESULTS:More than 79% of children skipped daily breakfast, with no signifi

SUBMITTER: Al-Hazzaa HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7132954 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature