Generally speaking, obese children eat smaller breakfasts than their non-obese counterparts. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reviewed studies that took place from 1994 to 2004 and determined that skipping breakfast may be a risk factor for obesity, particularly among older children. It has been suggested that eating breakfast reduces fat intake and limits snacking over the remainder of the day.
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