Not everyone who skips breakfast has higher fat levels in their blood — some studies found no link, meaning other factors like diet or lifestyle might matter more.
Scientific Claim
Skipping breakfast is not consistently associated with hyperlipidemia across all studies, as two out of four included studies found no significant link, highlighting heterogeneity in dietary and population contexts.
Original Statement
“Two studies found no significant association between skipping breakfast and hyperlipidemia. However, Fabiana A. Silva’s study found that skipping breakfast significantly increased the risk. In contrast, Kamano et al. observed a more complex, sex-dependent effect—an increased risk in men but a protective effect in women.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately reflects the mixed findings reported in the study without overstating consistency. It correctly uses observational language.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (0)
Contradicting (1)
Association of Skipping Breakfast with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
This study found that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have high cholesterol and fats in their blood, and it looked at more research than the claim mentions, so it says skipping breakfast does link to high lipids—not that it’s inconsistent.