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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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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This study found that people who ate a high-protein breakfast felt less hungry and had less urge to eat all day compared to when they skipped breakfast, which is exactly what the claim says.

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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

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DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.443.1

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