Urban Rural Variation in Breakfast Consumption Among Malaysia Adolescent

Introduction Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it gives energy to get things done, while also providing other essential nutrients required for good health.

Objective This study aims to review the breakfast consumption among urban and rural adolescents in Malaysia and the reason of skipping breakfast.

Methodology [Refer to Poster].

Results [Refer to Poster].

Discussion / Conclusion This study finding shows that majority of adolescent having inadequate breakfast in a week. The prevalence of inadequate breakfast in rural was higher than in urban. Previous study had confirmed there were differences of eating breakfast consumption between urban and rural areas. However the result were differ where urban was higher than rural. No time and no appetite was the main reason why adolescent in Malaysia skip breakfast. There is a need to increase awareness of the importance of taking healthier breakfast among adolescents to promote a healthy lifestyle.