People who skip breakfast may have higher levels of unhealthy fats in their blood, which can increase heart disease risk.
Scientific Claim
Skipping breakfast is associated with a 13% increased risk of hyperlipidemia (OR = 1.13, 95% CI: 1.04–1.23) in adults, indicating a potential influence on lipid metabolism and cardiovascular risk.
Original Statement
“Meta-analysis of above four studies showed that the skipping breakfast significantly increases the risk of hyperlipemia (OR = 1.13, 95% CI: 1.04–1.23)”
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 uses appropriate correlational language and reports the exact OR and CI from the meta-analysis. No overstatement of causality is present.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (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 13% more likely to have high cholesterol or fats in their blood, which matches the claim exactly.