Breakfast Quality and Insulin Resistance in Spanish Schoolchildren: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Breakfast has traditionally been considered one of the most important meals of the day; however, there is little evidence for the influence of breakfast quality and insulin resistance (IR). This study aimed to assess the quality of breakfast in a group of schoolchildren, and its association with IR. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 852 children (8−13 years) was carried out. Fasting plasma glucose, insulin and anthropometric parameters were measured. A three-day dietary record was used to assess their diet and to calculate the Breakfast Quality Index (BQI). The sample was divided into tertiles according to the BQI (tertile 3: better breakfast quality). The homeostatic model was used to assess insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and IR was defined as HOMA-IR > 3.16. Results: The p

SUBMITTER: Salas-Gonzalez MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9859171 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature