2.  A healthy breakfast  Food guide Pyramid  Effect of breakfast on Scholastic performance Murphy, J.M. n.d. Child Nutrition Fact Sheet: Breakfast for Learning [PDF]. Food Research and Action Center(FRAC). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 fromhttp://www.frac.org/pdf/breakfastforlearning.PDF

3.  The Food Guide Pyramid (USDA, 2010)  Portion Sizes  Effect of pyramid on learning potential The Food Guide Pyramid and Its Importance (USDA. 2010. Picky Eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mypyramid.gov) http://www.mypyramid.gov USDA. 2010. Major Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. Retrieved on January 26, 2011 from http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index. php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject =358&topic_id=1611&level3_id=5977&level4 _id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0 http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index. php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject =358&topic_id=1611&level3_id=5977&level4 _id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0

4.  Portion Sizes  Effect of pyramid on learning potential USDA. 2010. Major Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. Retrieved on January 26, 2011 from http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=358 &topic_id=1611&level3_id=5977&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0 http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=358 &topic_id=1611&level3_id=5977&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0

5.  Skipping breakfast has become a common practice  Daily breakfast intakes improve cognitive skills.  The effect of malnutrition at home and school Judge, S., Jahns, L. 2007. Association of overweight with academic performance and social and behavioral problems: an update from the early childhood longitudinal study. The Journal of School Health, 77(10):672-678. Rampersaud, G., et al. 2005. Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 105(5): 743-760 Cueto, S. 2001. Breakfast and performance. Public Health Nutrition. 4(6A): 1429-31. Alaimo, K., Olson, C.M., Frongillo Jr., E.A. 2001. Food insufficiency and American school-aged children's cognitive, academic, and psychosocial development. Pediatrics. 108(1): 44-53.

7.  The Obesity Epidemic  Weight gain, poor scholastic habits and a higher BMI  Decreased self esteem and learning initiative Andersen, R.E. (2000) The spread of the childhood obesity epidemic. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 163 (11) p. 1461-1462. PMCID: PMC80413. Available through Walden University Library: PubMed Central. Rolland-Cachera, M.F., Deheeger, M., Maillot, M., Bellisle, F. (2006) Early adiposity rebound: causes and consequences for obesity in children and adults. International Journal of Obesity. 30 (Suppl 4) p. 11. PMID: 17133230 Available at Walden University Library: MEDLINE with Full Text Lawrence, S., Hazlett, R., Hightower, P. (2010) Understanding and Acting on the Growing Childhood and Adolescent Weight Crisis: A Role for Social Work. Health & Social Work. 35(2) p 147-153. Available from Walden University Library CINAHL Plus with full text.

8.  Obese and well nourished are not  Omitting meals Murphy, J.M. n.d. Child Nutrition Fact Sheet: Breakfast for Learning [PDF]. Food Research and Action Center(FRAC). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.frac.org/pdf/breakfastforlearning.pdfhttp://www.frac.org/pdf/breakfastforlearning.pdf Bryan, J., et al. 2004. Nutrients of Cognitive Development in School Aged Children. Nutrition Reviews. 62 (8). Pgs. 295-306. Aldinger, C.E., Jones, J.T. 1998. WHO Information Series on School Health: Document Four [PDF]. World Health Organization (WHO). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdfhttp://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdf

9.  Benefits of nutrients on concentration  Effect of school meals on potential Bryan, J., et al. 2004. Nutrients of Cognitive Development in School Aged Children. Nutrition Reviews. 62 (8). Pgs. 295-306. Aldinger, C.E., Jones, J.T. 1998. WHO Information Series on School Health: Document Four [PDF]. World Health Organization (WHO). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdfhttp://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdf

10.  Nutrition, education and physical activity policies  School meal programs and student performance  Teaching healthy eating Wechsler, H., McKenna, M.L., Lee, S.M. and Dietz, W.H. 2004. Overweight among Children and Adolescents. CDC. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/pdf/roleofschools_obesity.pdfhttp://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/pdf/roleofschools_obesity.pdf California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf Lawrence, S., Hazlett, R., Hightower, P. (2010) Understanding and Acting on the Growing Childhood and Adolescent Weight Crisis: A Role for Social Work. Health & Social Work. 35(2) p 147-153. Available from Walden University Library CINAHL Plus with full text.

12.  Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs  Meeting School Meals Initiative Standards for Nutrition  The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study Pekruhn, C. 2009. Preventing Childhood Obesity: A School Health Policy Guide. National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20090506nasbeguide.pdfhttp://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20090506nasbeguide.pdf California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar- Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf Cooper, P. 2006. McComb’s Journey to Good Health. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles_old/SchoolNutrition.org/Meetings_Events/Annual_National_Confere nce_2006/McCombJourneyGoodHealth.pdf http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles_old/SchoolNutrition.org/Meetings_Events/Annual_National_Confere nce_2006/McCombJourneyGoodHealth.pdf

13.  Water consumption  Sports Beverages  Institute of Medicine Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools  High Calorie Beverages California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf

14.  Low fat meals versus high fat meals  Carbohydrate rich meals  High calorie beverages Downingtown Area School District. (DASD) 2010. Downingtown Areas School District Food Services [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://dasd- sharepoint.dasd.org/District/Pages/default.aspxhttp://dasd- sharepoint.dasd.org/District/Pages/default.aspx

15.  Healthy foods at home and school  Healthy meals  Never overwhelm  Selective Eating Mayo Clinic. 2010..Children’s nutrition: 10 tips for picky eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ01107 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ01107 USDA. 2010. Picky Eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mypyramid.govhttp://www.mypyramid.gov

17. Alaimo, K., Olson, C.M., Frongillo Jr., E.A. 2001. Food insufficiency and American school-aged children's cognitive, academic, and psychosocial development. Pediatrics. 108(1): 44-53. Aldinger, C.E., Jones, J.T. 1998. WHO Information Series on School Health: Document Four [PDF]. World Health Organization (WHO). Retrieved on January 9, 2011 from http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pd f http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pd f Andersen, R.E. 2000. The spread of the childhood obesity epidemic. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 163 (11) p. 1461-1462. PMCID: PMC80413. Available through Walden University Library: PubMed Central

18. Bryan, J., et al. 2004. Nutrients of Cognitive Development in School Aged Children. Nutrition Reviews. 62 (8). Pgs. 295-306. California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/S tratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/S tratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf

19. Cooper, P. 2006. McComb’s Journey to Good Health. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles_old/SchoolNutri tion.org/Meetings_Events/Annual_National_Conference_2006/ McCombJourneyGoodHealth.pdf http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles_old/SchoolNutri tion.org/Meetings_Events/Annual_National_Conference_2006/ McCombJourneyGoodHealth.pdf Cueto, S. 2001. Breakfast and performance. Public Health Nutrition. 4(6A): 1429-31. Downingtown Area School District (DASD). 2010. Downingtown Areas School District Food Services [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://dasdsharepoint.dasd.org/District/Pages/default.aspx http://dasdsharepoint.dasd.org/District/Pages/default.aspx

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