When children aged 8 to 12 eat a breakfast with 18 grams of protein instead of one with 3 grams of protein, their bodies burn more fat and use more energy in the hours after eating, regardless of their weight.

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Breakfasts Higher in Protein Increase Postprandial Energy Expenditure, Increase Fat Oxidation, and Reduce Hunger in Overweight Children from 8 to 12 Years of Age.

Randomized Controlled Trial

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2015 Oct

Kids who ate a breakfast with lots of protein (like eggs or yogurt) burned more fat and used more energy after eating than kids who ate a breakfast full of carbs (like cereal or toast), no matter if they were thin or heavier. This shows what you eat for breakfast can change how your body uses energy.

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Breakfasts Higher in Protein Increase Postprandial Energy Expenditure, Increase Fat Oxidation, and Reduce Hunger in Overweight Children from 8 to 12 Years of Age.

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DOI: 10.3945/jn.115.214551

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