Statistics
Breakfast is the most frequently skipped meal throughout the day (Dieticians of Canada). In the developed world, “between 20–30% of children and adolescents skip breakfast” everyday (Deshmukh-Taskar, 2010). In Canada, specifically, about “44 % of teens in 2008 skipped breakfast at least once a week“ (Diane McCann-Hiltz, 2009). One of the reasons skipping breakfast is common in Canada is because “12% of youth come from food insecure househoulds” (Alberta Health Services). Nearly “85% of the meals prepared for breakfast are prepared in 5 minutes of less” (Diane McCann-Hiltz, 2009). Many factors including economic, financial, and limited time are linked to youth skipping breakfast or not having the correct foods for breakfast (Fertig, 2003).

Solution/Prevention
The bad habit of skipping breakfast can be broken if one starts to eat a healthy breakfast which incorporates the four …show more content…
Especially, foods that are protein, fiber, carbohydrate, and calcium rich should be included in a breakfast meal. Fibre helps prevent constipation by adding bulk and absorbing water, thus softening the stool. High fibre diets may also help prevent and treat a variety of diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, colon cancer and diabetes. Typically, youth require between 21-30 grams of fibre each day (Dieticians of Canada, 2014). One must exercise to burn off the calories from food as well. Good exercise contributes to healthy eating and will help maintain normal bowel movements. By eating regular meals, says Chen, ‘ “stimulates metabolism” and signals the body to start using fuel, instead of hoarding fuel” (Canadian Living, 2014). To prevent from snacking on junk food later on in the day and risking the probability of being overweight, 2-3 oz of protein during breakfast time will induce weight loss, along with increase satiety and fullness (Canadian Living, 2014). Studies done by the Alberta Health