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ArticleKorean journal of family medicine2025

Association between breakfast consumption frequency and chronic inflammation in Korean adult males: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016-2018.

Eun Ji Han, Eun Ju Park, Sae Rom Lee, Sang Yeoup Lee, Young Hye Cho, Young In Lee, Jung In Choi, Ryuk Jun Kwon, Soo Min Son, Yun Jin Kim and 6 more

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Eun Ji HanDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Eun Ju ParkDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Sae Rom LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Sang Yeoup LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Young Hye ChoDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Young In LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Jung In ChoiDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Ryuk Jun KwonDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Soo Min SonDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Yun Jin KimDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Jeong Gyu LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Yu Hyeon YiDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Young Jin TakDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Seung Hun LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Gyu Lee KimDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Young Jin RaDepartment of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.

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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSkipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of chronic inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to examine the association between breakfast-eating habits and inflammation, using high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) as a marker.

methodsA total of 4,000 Korean adult males with no history of myocardial infarction, angina, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, or current smoking were included. Data from the 2016-2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used for analysis. The frequency of breakfast consumption was assessed through a questionnaire item in the dietary survey section asking participants about their weekly breakfast consumption routines over the past year. Participants were categorized into two groups, namely "0-2 breakfasts per week" and "3-7 breakfasts per week"; hs-CRP concentrations were measured through blood tests.

resultsComparing between the "infrequent breakfast consumption (0-2 breakfasts per week)" and "frequent breakfast consumption (3-7 breakfasts per week)" groups, the mean hs-CRP was found to be significantly higher in the "infrequent breakfast consumption" group, even after adjusting for age, body mass index, physical activity, alcohol consumption, systolic blood pressure, blood pressure medication, fasting blood glucose, and triglycerides (mean hs-CRP: frequent breakfast consumption, 1.36±0.09 mg/L; infrequent breakfast consumption, 1.17±0.05 mg/L; P-value=0.036).

conclusionLess frequent breakfast consumption was associated with elevated hs-CRP levels. Further large-scale studies incorporating adjusted measures of daily eating patterns as well as food quality and quantity are required for a deeper understanding of the role of breakfast in the primary prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases.

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Breakfast FrequencyCardiovascular DiseasesChronic InflammationC-Reactive ProteinMetabolic Diseases

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PMCPMC11969176

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