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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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