The Claim
In children aged 8 to 12 years, a protein-based breakfast does not reduce total food intake at a subsequent lunch buffet compared to a carbohydrate-based breakfast, despite inducing greater reductions in hunger and greater increases in fullness, indicating that short-term appetite sensations do not necessarily lead to reduced caloric consumption.
What the research says
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In children aged 8 to 12, eating a protein-rich breakfast makes them feel less hungry and more full than a carb-rich breakfast, but they still eat the same amount of food at lunch. This shows that feeling fuller doesn't always mean eating less.
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In children aged 8 to 12 years, a protein-based breakfast does not reduce total food intake at a subsequent lunch buffet compared to a carbohydrate-based breakfast, despite reducing hunger and increasing fullness, indicating that short-term appetite changes do not necessarily translate to reduced caloric consumption.
What the research says
1 studyKids who ate a breakfast with more protein felt less hungry and fuller afterward, but they still ate the same amount of food at lunch as kids who ate a carb-heavy breakfast. So feeling full doesn’t always mean you eat less.
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