The Importance of Eating Breakfast National Breakfast Week 2016 The Importance of Eating Breakfast #Breakfastweek

What is Breakfast ? Breakfast = first meal of the day The word “Breakfast” means breaking the fast.

Why is Breakfast important Why is Breakfast important? It provides us with energy, makes us feel happier and enables us to do better work with better concentration. Breakfast consumption is associated with: Healthy body weight Lower intakes of fat, cholesterol Higher intakes of fiber Better overall nutrient intakes

Imagine you're a car. After a long night of sleeping, your fuel tank is empty. Breakfast is the fuel that gets you going so you can hit the road. Perhaps you can putt along, but your muscles and brain will be sputtering until you give them some energy. Imagine you're a car. After a long night of sleeping, your fuel tank is empty. Breakfast is the fuel that gets you going so you can hit the road. Perhaps you can putt along, but your muscles and brain will be sputtering until you give them some energy.

Factors why people skip Breakfast Do not feel hungry in the morning. Wake up late. Cultural. To manage weight.

People who eat breakfast in the morning will: Have lower body weight Consume less fat and cholesterol Consume a higher intake of fibre than those who skip breakfast.

Improved attention and memory Eating Breakfast Matters For Kids… School Performance: More positive attitude towards school Less likely to be tardy Less likely to miss class Improved math & reading scores Fewer reported discipline problems Increased alertness Energy for the Brain Improved attention and memory

So what should I eat for breakfast?

Do I have to eat cereal? No, but cereal is good because it frequently can be used as a “Vehicle Food” Carries “missing” food groups: Whole grains Fresh fruit Dairy An added benefit to breakfast cereal is that it’s a vehicle food that carries other foods along with it, namely, food groups that fall short in the American diet. And these food groups typically carry important nutrients like calcium, vitamins A and C, fiber and others. Beyond whole grain, which we discussed, cereal often carries dairy & fruit: Dairy = <2 servings/day Fruit = <1 serving/day Whole grains = <1 serving/day

Cereal Food Labels Look for Low Fat, High Fiber, and low sugar Look for greater than 5 grams of fiber per serving. And less than 5 grams of sugar. These kind of cereals will NOT keep you going!

Breakfast can be fun and tasty! Be sure to clean up after yourself!