Health Harms of Skipping Breakfast

Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day. Not taking breakfast has several effects on the body and it increases the risk of multiple diseases.

People who don't take breakfast have higher chances of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Such people also have higher chances of consuming energy-dense foods and gaining weight which can lead to diabetes.
Such people also have a higher risk of getting heart disease and stroke.
Such people may be affected by lack of attention and concentration etc.

WHO & AHA both recommend a healthy breakfast.

WHO: World Health Organization AHA: American Heart Association

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About the author: Dr. Naval Asija is a licensed MBBS Physician from India. MBBS is the equivalent of the MD degree offered by international medical schools. He is based in Delhi, India, and works as a medical writer, editor, and consultant. He supports medical researches as an author's editor, medical communication companies involved in medico-marketing activities, and medical technology companies in improving their products. He can be contacted via his LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navalasija/

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