Ready-to-eat cereals improve nutrient, milk and fruit intake at breakfast in European adolescents.
Nathalie MichelsStefaan De HenauwLaurent BeghinMagdalena Cuenca-GarcíaMarcela Gonzalez-GrossLena HallstromAnthony KafatosMathilde KerstingYannis ManiosAscensión MarcosDenes MolnarRomana RoccaldoAlba M Santaliestra-PasíasMichael SjostromBéatrice ReyeFrank ThieleckeKurt WidhalmMandy ClaessensPublished in: European journal of nutrition (2015)
Among European adolescents, RTEC consumers showed a more favourable nutrient intake than consumers of bread or other breakfasts, except for simple sugars. Therefore, RTEC may be regarded as a good breakfast option as part of a varied and balanced diet. Nevertheless, more research is warranted concerning the role of different RTEC types in nutrient intake, especially for simple sugars.