Heather M Polonsky1, Adam Davey2, Katherine W Bauer3, Gary D Foster4, Sandy Sherman5, Michelle L Abel5, Lauren C Dale5, Jennifer O Fisher6. 1. Center for Obesity Research and Education, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. 2. Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE. 3. Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 4. Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Weight Watchers International, New York, NY. 5. The Food Trust, Philadelphia, PA. 6. Center for Obesity Research and Education, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA. Electronic address: jofisher@temple.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate breakfast location and children's food choices. METHODS: Cross-sectional analysis of 1,371 fourth- through sixth-grade students in 2013. Foods and beverages in 17 categories characterized breakfast choices: (1) ≥ 1 fruits or vegetables, (2) ≥ 1 foods high in saturated fats and added sugars (SFAS), and (3) meeting School Breakfast Program (SBP) requirements. RESULTS: Among breakfast eaters (n = 1,133; 82.6%), 46.0% ate at home, 13.1% ate at school, 41.0% ate at multiple locations; and 21.8% ate at a corner store. Those eating at school were more likely to consume ≥1 fruit or vegetable (odds ratio [OR] = 1.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26-2.87), less likely to eat ≥1 SFAS food (OR = 0.46; 95% CI, 0.22-0.94), and more likely to meet SBP requirements (OR = 2.47; 95% CI, 1.42-4.29). Those eating at corner stores (n = 247) were more likely to consume high-SFAS foods (63.9% vs 9.2%; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Eating school breakfast increased the odds of consuming fruit, choosing lower SFAS, and meeting nutritional requirements of the SBP relative to other locations.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate breakfast location and children's food choices. METHODS: Cross-sectional analysis of 1,371 fourth- through sixth-grade students in 2013. Foods and beverages in 17 categories characterized breakfast choices: (1) ≥ 1 fruits or vegetables, (2) ≥ 1 foods high in saturated fats and added sugars (SFAS), and (3) meeting School Breakfast Program (SBP) requirements. RESULTS: Among breakfast eaters (n = 1,133; 82.6%), 46.0% ate at home, 13.1% ate at school, 41.0% ate at multiple locations; and 21.8% ate at a corner store. Those eating at school were more likely to consume ≥1 fruit or vegetable (odds ratio [OR] = 1.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26-2.87), less likely to eat ≥1 SFAS food (OR = 0.46; 95% CI, 0.22-0.94), and more likely to meet SBP requirements (OR = 2.47; 95% CI, 1.42-4.29). Those eating at corner stores (n = 247) were more likely to consume high-SFAS foods (63.9% vs 9.2%; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Eating school breakfast increased the odds of consuming fruit, choosing lower SFAS, and meeting nutritional requirements of the SBP relative to other locations.
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