Why
serve breakfast at school?
Many kids in grades K-12 skip breakfast. Often children find
that they and their parents are too rushed in the morning to
prepare something to eat. Others are not hungry until they have
been awake for several hours. Some students simply do not have
enough food at home for a morning meal. No matter what the reason,
students who do not eat breakfast are often hungry by the time
their first class begins.
For those who do not have the time, appetite, or household
income necessary to eat before arriving at school, the School
Breakfast Program provides an excellent opportunity for students
to start the day with a healthy morning meal. A good breakfast
gives children the energy they need to succeed in school.
More than 15 studies show that children who eat a good breakfast
every day learn better, behave better, and perform better
than children who do not eat breakfast.In fact, students who
increase their breakfast participation have been found to
have higher math grades, less frequent school absences and
tardiness, and fewer emotional and behavioral problems.
If your school does not have a breakfast program, click
here for more information on how to get started.
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