Breakfast consumption has been shown to be an important indicator of a healthy lifestyle. Little is known
however about factors influencing breakfast consumption and food choices at breakfast in adolescents.
The aim of the present study was therefore to describe breakfast habits, and factors influencing food
choices at breakfast within the framework of the EU-funded HELENA Study, in 3528 adolescents from ten
European cities. Additionally, socio-demographic differences in breakfast habits and in influencing
factors were investigated.