Why is breakfast important
What does breakfast give you to start your day?
Energy
How might you feel in the morning if you skip breakfast?
Tired
Name one fruit that’s good for breakfast.
Banana, apple, berries, orange
True or false — candy is a good breakfast food.
false
True or false — “breakfast” means breaking the fast from sleeping.
True
Breakfast helps you do better with this at school — reading, math, thinking. What is it?
Focusing & learning
What might happen to your mood if you don’t eat breakfast?
Grumpy or cranky
Name one protein food you can eat in the morning.
Eggs, yogurt, milk, peanut butter
Name one food that has lots of sugar and is not the best breakfast choice.
Donuts, sugary cereal, cookies
Which organ uses breakfast for thinking — your brain or your heart
Your brain
Breakfast refuels your body after what long time without food?
Sleeping overnight
What might happen in class if you don’t eat — pay attention or daydream?
Daydream / hard to pay attention
What kind of toast or cereal is healthiest — white or whole grain?
Whole grain
What type of drink is not the best for breakfast — soda or water/milk?
Soda
About how many hours have you not eaten when you wake up — 1 hour or 8–10 hours?
8–10 hours