The Effect of Breakfast Size Prior to Morning Exercise on Cognition, Mood and Appetite in Habitually Active Women

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be habitually active (exercising for least 30 minutes, 3 times per week for at least the previous 6 months)
• Must have a normal exercise routine includes a minimum of 1 morning exercise session (which takes place between 6am-11am) each week
• Must run on a regular basis (at least once per week) and be able to run at a moderate pace for 30 minutes non-stop on a treadmill
• Must consume breakfast on most days of the week, usually consume breakfast before undertaking a morning exercise session and be comfortable consuming a bowl of cereal 45mins before running

Exclusion Criteria:

• English not first language
• Smoking
• Previous or current eating disorders, metabolic disorders, gastric problems or any contraindications of exercise.
• Pregnancy
• The habitual use of some prescription or over the counter medications (excluding contraception) or herbal/dietary supplements (please ask the researcher)
• A history of or current learning difficulties, ADHD or dyslexia
• Daily use of an inhaler to control asthma
• Allergies or intolerances to any of the foods provided in the study (Special K cereal, semi-skimmed milk, pasta, tomato sauce, cheese, olive oil, rice, custard)