Breakfast: The most important meal of the day?
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Narrative review without systematic methodology or primary human trial data
OpenAlex W2585199124 · doi:10.1016/j.ijgfs.2017.01.003
What was done
Narrative review exploring the psychological science surrounding the first meal of the day, dietary viewpoints regarding weight loss and cognitive performance, food industry strategies, and evolving consumer trends in breakfast food choice.
What was found
The abstract reports no numerical findings, quantitative metrics, or statistical comparisons. It provides an overview of psychological, commercial, and cultural factors that shape breakfast consumption patterns.
Why it matters
Provides an interdisciplinary commentary connecting psychological science and food industry perspectives on the significance of breakfast.
Limits
As a narrative review, it lacks a systematic search strategy, empirical sample, or statistical synthesis. No primary experimental or clinical data are presented in the abstract.
Cited by
- context The phrase 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day' originated as marketing from breakfast cereal companies in the early 20th century.