1. BREAKFAST IS IMPORTANT 4TH GRADE HEALTH CLASS BY ARIELLE VISALLI

2.  MYTH- Skip breakfast because it is not the most important meal of the day. FACT- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. DON’T SKIP IT! MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST

3.  Myth- Eating breakfast gives you no energy and can make you more tired. Fact- Breakfast provides the energy needed to start the day off right! MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.) I should have ate breakfast…I’m sleepy!

4.  Myth- A healthy breakfast consists of high protein, low carb foods such as eggs, sausage & bacon. Fact- A healthy breakfast consists of milk, fruits, and cereal MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.) Blueberries improve brain function!

5.  Myth- Children who eat breakfast tend to have poor performance in school. Fact- Children who eat a good breakfast perform better in school, pay more attention, are more creative, think better, and score higher on tests. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.)

6.  Myth- Children who eat breakfast tend to be overweight. Fact- Children who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.)

7. WHAT NOT TO EAT! Donuts have more then 200 calories and will leave you feeling hungry still. 

8. WHAT NOT TO EAT! To much sugar for breakfast can make you feel more tired after eating.

9. WHAT NOT TO EAT! Calories550Daily Values Total Fat31g48% Carbs48g16% Protein20g Sodium1320mg55% Sausage egg and cheese Mcgriddle from Mcdonalds

10. WHAT NOT TO EAT Big Breakfast with Hotcakes from McDonalds

11. WHAT NOT TO EAT

12. WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT FRUIT

13. WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT VEGGIES!

14. WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT Grains …make at least half your grains whole grains.

15. WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT Eggs are a great way to get protein.

16. WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT Dairy products = low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt.

17. EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS Banana dog (peanut butter, a banana, and raisins in a long whole-grain bun or wrap)

18. EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS Yogurt with fresh fruit

19. EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS Whole grain waffle with blue berries on top Add a glass a milk too!

20. EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS Oatmeal with fresh fruit

21. WORK CITED http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/fact-or-fiction- breakfast-is-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day.html#b http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/breakfast.html http://coldwaterchartwells.tripod.com/id27.html http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/full_menu/breakfast.html