Program Description

Breakfast is often considered an important meal due to much of the epidemiological research on positive health outcomes associated with the morning meal.  But what does clinical research tell us about the impact of breakfast on metabolism and cognitive function?  This session will review the current clinical research on the impact of breakfast on metabolic outcomes such as carbohydrate metabolism, body weight and body composition.  Additionally, recent clinical research on the cognitive impact of breaking the fast, such as memory, learning, and executive function will be reviewed.  Potential mechanisms for the impact of breakfast on health outcomes will be discussed, as well as future research directions to help elucidate the metabolic and cognitive impact of the morning meal.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the current clinical research around the impact of breakfast on cognitive function and aspects of metabolism, such as body weight and macronutrient metabolism.
• Evaluate the strength of the clinical science on the cognitive and metabolic impacts of breakfast and identify potential opportunities to advance the science in this area.
• Examine potential mechanisms by which breakfast may impact cognitive and metabolic health outcomes.

ASN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 CPEUs. Dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASN (Provider #NS010) is accredited and approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs for Registered Dietitians.

Learning Level 2

Suggested Learning Codes:

2020: Composition of foods, nutrient analysis
2100: Nutritional biochemistry
2000: Science of food and nutrition
4000: Wellness and public health

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Agenda

Moderator

Kathy Greaves, PhD, Kellogg Company

Presentations

Impact of breakfast on weight management and energy metabolism. Heather Leidy, PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Breakfast and metabolic wellness/homeostasis. Kevin C. Maki, PhD, Midwest Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Research, Glen Ellyn, IL

Breaking the fast: The impact of breakfast on cognition and psychological well being. Mary Beth Spitznagel, PhD, Kent State University, Kent, OH