Leptin Level and Skipping Breakfast: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III)

Skipping breakfast is a common dietary habit considered to be unhealthy. However, the mechanisms underlying skipping breakfast have not been fully explored. Leptin is a hormone that regulates food intake and energy storage and secretes in a diurnal rhythm with lowest levels in the morning. We examin...

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Main Authors: Keiko Asao, Amandine Sambira Marekani, Jessica VanCleave, Amy E. Rothberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/3/115