/oss/taxonomy/term/2419/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-nutrition/why-breakfast-must <p>Many obese people are not hungry when they awaken (in part because many of them had a big snack or meal just before going to bed), so their body’s degree of energy burning is not revved up before they head off to work or school. This is one reason, among many, that eating breakfast is is important for prevention and treatment of obesity, especially in children. Not eating breakfast has many other disadvantages. It means not performing well on tasks because of distraction due to lack of food.</p> Tue, 23 May 2017 16:47:45 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2477 at /oss