Researchers believe breakfast affects learning in two ways.
While further research is needed to pin down the relationship between morning nutrition and academic achievement, it's safe to assume that the estimated 12 percent of American students who skip breakfast are missing out on an important key to success in school. What Is Known Breakfast can give children a substantial part of the day's recommended nutrients, increasing their chances of meeting daily requirements. Studies show that eating breakfast improves undernourished children's performance on cognitive tests, especially in verbal fluency and working memory. Copyright 2000, American Dietetic Association. All Rights Reserved.