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.
Scientific Claim
In healthy young professionals (n=13, mean age 23.5 years, BMI 23.6 kg/m²), consuming a 350-kcal breakfast containing 30g protein significantly reduces daily hunger, desire to eat, and prospective food consumption compared to skipping breakfast, suggesting protein intake at breakfast may help regulate appetite signals.
Original Statement
“Daily hunger, desire to eat, and prospective food consumption were decreased (all p < 0.05) following the HP breakfast vs. SKIP.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
Although the RCT design supports causation, the small sample size (n=13) and pilot nature warrant cautious language. 'Significantly reduces' is factually correct for the data, but 'probability' verb strength is recommended per guidelines.
More Accurate Statement
“In healthy young professionals (n=13, mean age 23.5 years, BMI 23.6 kg/m²), consuming a 350-kcal breakfast containing 30g protein likely reduces daily hunger, desire to eat, and prospective food consumption compared to skipping breakfast.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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.