Adults are not the only ones who benefit from nutritious and regular breakfasts. Research has shown that children who eat breakfast perform better on tests, spend less time in the nurse’s office, and get better grades. Why is breakfast so important?
- It improves performance.The brain needs fuel to function at its peak. Eating a balanced breakfast makes it easier to concentrate, to remember things, and to be in a good mood.
- It reduces obesity. Children (and adults, for that matter) who skip breakfast are more likely to overeat at other times during the day from hunger.
- It ensures nutrition. Many foods eaten at breakfast are good sources of calcium, fiber, vitamins C and D, and iron. Skipping breakfast will make it harder to ensure proper nutrition.
Send your kids off with a running start and they’ll be sure to succeed later. Make breakfast a family priority!
