4. Composition and nutritional properties

Breakfast cereals are a mixture of simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. These carbohydrates provide a good portion of the energy needed for breakfast.

The French population's consumption of carbohydrates, particularly complex carbohydrates, is significantly insufficient, as they only cover around 40% of energy requirements, whereas international recommendations advise 50-55% of total energy intake, limiting the proportion of sugars, mainly sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Eating cereal for breakfast every morning is therefore a good way to ensure that nutritional needs are met. A good breakfast should cover 20-25% of daily energy requirements, or around 500 kcal, with variables to be taken into account (age, gender, physical activity, etc.). It helps maintain energy levels not only in the morning, but also throughout the day. It therefore contributes to...