IMPORTANCE OF EATING BREAKFAST

WHAT DOES EATING BREAKFAST DO FOR OUR BODIES?

• It gives us energy to make it to lunchtime
• Replenishes glucose in our body because its low when you wake up
• Skipping breakfast can make you over eat at lunch
• It "breaks your fast".

WHAT DOES A HEALTHY BREAKFAST CONSIST OF?

• Fruits and vegetables such as frozen or fresh with out added sugars.
• Grains such as whole grains and low fats
• Milk- low fat or fat free, skim
• Meat such as hard boiled eggs and low fat meats
• One example of a good meal is toast, skim milk, an apple, and eggs.

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF POOR BREAKFAST CHOICES?

• Fast food restaurants
• Sugary items
• Deep fat fried foods
• Any food high in fat

WHY IS IT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT FOR CHILDEREN TO BREAKFAST?

• They are growing bodies so they need more breakfast
• Adults just need breakfast to get going in the morning
• If childeren skip they wont be able to concentrate and do their best

WHAT ARE THE CONCEQUENCES OF SKIPPING BREAKFAST

• Lower concentration levels
• Obesity
• Menstrual irregularities
• Lower cognition
• Bad moods and bad blood sugar levels

CITATIONS
www.fns.usda.gov
www.webmd.com
www.livestrong.com
www.knowswhy.com