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September 10, 2025Journal of Nutritional Science and VitaminologyOpen Access

The Impact of Skipping Breakfast on Academic Performance in Youths: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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TSTakahiro SeuraHokkaido University of EducationRNR NagaiHokkaido University of EducationSYS. YamazakiKeiyukai Sapporo Hospital

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Implication

Meta-analysis reveals a positive association between skipping breakfast and poor academic performance in youths, suggesting important implications for educational outcomes.

Key Points

  • A positive association exists between skipping breakfast and poor academic performance in youths.
  • The pooled odds ratio of 2.08 indicates a significant risk of poor academic outcomes from skipping breakfast.
  • Observational studies were assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, ensuring quality evaluation of the data.
  • Subgroup analyses reveal consistent patterns across various demographics and assessment tools.

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Seura et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1dda254b1d3bfb60fc6dchttps://doi.org/10.3177/jnsv.71.339
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