Breakfast for Health
There is a large body of research on the strong links between school breakfast consumption and favorable dietary, health, and educational outcomes among children and adolescents.
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Breakfast for Learning
Scientific research on the link between children’s nutrition and academic performance
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In order for children to be alert, focused and ready to tackle the day's academic challenges, they need to eat breakfast. Not just on test days, but every day of the year. It's well-documented that breakfast eaters are healthier and more energetic throughout the day.
National studies consistently confirm that breakfast provides fuel for school and boosts brain power. Eating breakfast:
- Improves classroom performance, including better test scores and grades.
- Increases children's ability to focus and concentrate on school work.
- Decreases behavior problems, tardiness and visits to the school nurse.
- Increases attendance rate.
Just as important, when students routinely start their day with breakfast, chances are good that it will become a habit that carries into their teenage and adult years.
School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions.
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Breakfast Builds Better Bodies
School breakfast ensures a nutritious start every day. If children don't have time to eat at home or simply aren't hungry first thing in the morning, school breakfast is a great option! Here's why: School breakfast supplies ¼ of the Recommended Daily Allowances a child needs.
- It's a healthy, nutritious meal that provides a variety of foods.
- It's easy and convenient.
- It's cost effective.
Food Insecurity and Obesity: Understanding the Connections
While all segments of the population are affected, food insecure and low-income people are especially vulnerable to obesity due to the additional risk factors associated with poverty. This article first will highlight research on food insecurity and obesity, and then explore why food insecurity and obesity can co-exist.
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