The Effect of Skipping Breakfast on Sleep Disorders and Chronic Non-communicable Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The omission of breakfast, sleep disorders, and imbalances in diet can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health outcomes. The notion that nutrition can enhance sleep quality is not backed by a substantial body of evidence. Moreover, the literature presents controversies regarding dietary windows or skip breakfast and their influence on glycemic control, cardiovascular risk markers, and weight loss in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases (diabetes, hypertension, and obesity). The purpose of this Special Issue is to underscore the reciprocal relationship between diet, sleep, and dietary windows, and their impact on anthropometric, biochemical, and cardiovascular outcomes. Studies that explore the mechanisms, as well as clinical trials that demonstrate the impact of nutritional interventions and eating patterns on circadian outcomes, are of particular interest. We strongly encourage research studies involving different cohorts across the human lifespan. We also welcome various types of manuscript submissions, including original research, observational studies, narrative and systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

Prof. Dr. Heitor Moreno
Dr. Juan Carlos Yugar-Toledo
Prof. Dr. José Fernando Vilela-Martin
Guest Editors

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• dietary patterns
• sleep quality
• sleep duration
• circadian
• skip breakfast
• food windows
• glycemic control
• anthropometry
• biochemical markers
• cardiovascular markers
• chronic diseases
• diabetes
• hypertension
• obesity
• nutritional interventions