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  Breakfast
Challenge 2012
Parents,
Welcome to a new year, 2012. Here at Tri-C we are
focusing our efforts on helping our students be their
very best. One very important component in helping your
child be their very best is providing a good breakfast.
The benefits of breakfast have been well researched and
remember we have a convenient, nutritious school
breakfast program right here at Tri-C.
The following are key reasons why breakfast should be
made a priority for every child:
Breakfast equals better behavior
Children who skip breakfast are more tired,
irritable, or restless by late morning. These symptoms
lead to aggressive behavior that causes children to get
in trouble in school. Children who regularly eat a
morning meal have more energy, are less likely to
exhibit aggressive behavior, and have a better attitude
toward school.
Breakfast leads to higher test
scores
A study published in 1998 in the Archives of
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine showed significantly
higher math test scores after children ate breakfast.
This and other research has clearly shown that children
who consistently eat breakfast test higher in most
academic areas.
Eating breakfast led to better
class attendance
Children who eat breakfast are absent from school
fewer days. They also spend less time in the nurse's
office complaining of stomach pains.
More nutritious intake by eating
breakfast
Breakfast eaters generally meet vitamin and mineral
requirements for prevention of deficiencies. They
consume more
fiber,
vitamin C,
calcium and
folic acid. Unfortunately, children who miss
breakfast do not make up for lost nutrients later in the
day.
Eating breakfast helps weight
control
Eating breakfast helps to establish a
normal eating pattern. Eating regular meals and snacks
is a key to maintaining a healthy weight throughout
life. Increasing
childhood obesity is in part attributed to
the disappearance of normal eating patterns in many of
today's households. (Katie
Clark, MPH, RD)
Activities Planned for Breakfast
Challenge 2012
January 3-6
Classroom Presentations Grades K-4
January 31-Feb 4 Top Five at Tri-C –
Students will vote for their five favorite breakfasts
and the Top Five will be the breakfast menu for this
week.
January 2012 Coloring contest –
Winners for each grade level will be displayed in the
lunchroom for all to view.
In addition to the
importance of a great breakfast, a good night’s sleep is
very important. Again research indicates that student
performance and overall behaviors are optimal when a
child has sufficient rest. Let’s work together to make
2012 a great year for your child.
Red Ribbon
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