A bunch of googly eyes, pom-poms and glue for making creatures. Back to School Breakfast Nutrition Nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Kids who are nutritionally fit are more likely to have the energy, stamina, and self esteem that enhance their ability to learn. Start with a healthy breakfast. For children and teens, a morning meal is especially important.
Breakfast prepares children to meet the challenges of learning.
Those who regularly eat a morning meal tend to perform better in school, often scoring higher on tests. Breakfast eaters have higher school attendance, less tardiness, and few hunger-induced stomach aches in the morning. They concentrate better, solve problems more easily and have better muscle coordination. Kids who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight, too. Here are a couple of great breakfast ideas for on the go families.