Teenage girls who eat nutritious breakfasts are more likely to have a healthier body weight and lower cholesterol, according to a new study.
An analysis of data from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Growth and Health Study found that teenage girls who ate fortified breakfast cereal in the morning were more physically active, had a lower body mass index and consumed more milk than girls who did not.
The 10-year study tracked the diets of 2,379 girls between the ages of 9 and 10. Fifty one percent of the girls were African-American while the rest were Caucasian.
Researchers found that consuming breakfast cereal helped increase the nutrient content in the girls’ diet, while cereal-eaters usually had lower waist-to-height ratios, indicating a healthy body weight and lower cholesterol levels.
Something as simple eating nutritious foods is a lifestyle choice than can lead to a less medical problems and consequently, lower health insurance premiums. Eating whole grains and produce over sweets can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, while a recent study from The University of Maryland discovered that healthy eating is linked with increased longevity, even among the elderly.
To learn more about this study, go to the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s report.
