Eating a high-protein breakfast might make people feel a bit fuller during the day, but the evidence isn't strong enough to be sure.

Scientific Claim

In healthy young professionals (n=13), a 350-kcal high-protein breakfast tends to increase daily fullness compared to skipping breakfast, though this effect did not reach statistical significance (p=0.067), indicating a possible but uncertain satiety benefit.

Original Statement

“Daily fullness tended to increase (p = 0.067) following the HP breakfast vs. SKIP.”

From study:A pilot study assessing whether the consumption of a protein‐rich breakfast improves appetite control, eating behavior, and sleep quality compared to skipping breakfast in healthy young professionals

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

probability

Can suggest probability/likelihood

Assessment Explanation

The authors correctly used 'tended to increase' for p=0.067, aligning with recommended verb strength for non-significant but directional outcomes.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

A pilot study assessing whether the consumption of a protein‐rich breakfast improves appetite control, eating behavior, and sleep quality compared to skipping breakfast in healthy young professionals

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

The study found that eating a protein-rich breakfast made people feel a bit fuller during the day than skipping breakfast, though the difference wasn’t big enough to be 100% certain—just like the claim says.

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

A pilot study assessing whether the consumption of a protein‐rich breakfast improves appetite control, eating behavior, and sleep quality compared to skipping breakfast in healthy young professionals

Score: 46

DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.443.1

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