Nutritionists warn of obesity and focus risks for children skipping breakfast

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Nutrition experts, including Merve Sena Nazlı from Medicana Konya Hospital, are warning parents about the risks of children attending school without eating breakfast. Skipping breakfast can lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and decreased academic performance.

Experts note that children who skip breakfast are more likely to consume unhealthy, sugary, and packaged snacks to satisfy hunger during the day. This dietary pattern increases the risk of obesity and can lead to abdominal and liver fat accumulation. Simple carbohydrates like pastries (simit and poğaça) provide only temporary energy and do not offer sufficient nutrition.

To support healthy development and weight control, specialists recommend a breakfast rich in protein and vitamins. Ideal options include eggs (boiled, omelets, or pancakes), cheese for calcium and bone growth, vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, and fruit. They advise against processed breakfast cereals mixed with milk, suggesting natural alternatives like honey or molasses instead of spreadable chocolate.

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Medicana Konya Hastanesi · Medicana Konya Hospital · Merve Sena Nazlı

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[● 3 SOURCES] Eggs are recommended as a fundamental protein source for breakfast. www.bizimsivas.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Regular breakfast consumption is linked to increased academic success in students. www.bizimsivas.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Skipping breakfast increases the risk of children consuming packaged, sugary foods throughout the day. www.bizimsivas.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] Consuming simple carbohydrates like simit and poğaça can increase abdominal and liver fat. www.bizimsivas.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Cheese consumption supports bone growth due to its calcium content. www.bizimsivas.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Children who skip breakfast experience fatigue and difficulty focusing on lessons. www.bizimsivas.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr