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The benefits of a high-protein breakfast on hunger and eating habits only showed up after eating it every day for a week — one meal wasn’t enough.

Scientific Claim

In healthy young professionals (n=13), the effects of a high-protein breakfast on appetite and eating behavior are observed after 7 days of daily consumption, suggesting sustained physiological adaptation may be required for these outcomes.

Original Statement

“The participants consumed a HP breakfast (350kcal; 30g Protein, 35g Carbohydrate, 10g Fat) or skipped breakfast (SKIP) for 7 days/pattern. On day 7 of each pattern, a tightly controlled 8 h clinical testing day was completed...”

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

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Assessment Explanation

The study design implies a cumulative effect but does not test acute vs. chronic separately. The claim is inferred from protocol design and appropriately framed as a probability.

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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

After eating a high-protein breakfast every day for a week, people felt less hungry and ate less later in the day, suggesting their bodies adapted to the change over time.

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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

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DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.443.1

Similar Assertions

These results only apply to healthy, young, professional adults — we don’t know if they’d work for older people, shift workers, or those with health problems.

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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.

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When healthy young adults eat a high-protein breakfast instead of skipping it, they feel less hungry, want to eat less, and think about food less throughout the day.

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People who eat a high-protein breakfast might feel like they fell asleep faster and slept better, but the numbers aren't strong enough to say for sure.

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Even though people slept less after eating a high-protein breakfast, their sleep was just as deep and uninterrupted — they just went to bed and woke up earlier.

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