Breakfast Barriers
What is the most common reason students skip breakfast?
Not enough time
What does the word “fasting” mean?
Not eating for a period of time
Eating breakfast helps improve this school skill.
Concentration / focus
A healthy breakfast should include at least two of these.
Food groups
Which is healthier: a donut or whole-grain toast?
Whole-grain toast
Name one emotional reason someone might skip breakfast.
Stress, anxiety, not feeling hungry, embarrassment
True or False: Sleeping counts as fasting.
True
Eating breakfast helps keep this steady: blood ______.
Sugar
Which food group provides protein to keep you full longer?
Protein foods (eggs, yogurt, nuts, beans)
Milk belongs to which food group?
Dairy
What is one solution for students who don’t have time to eat at home?
Grab-and-go foods / school breakfast / prepare the night before
Skipping breakfast means your body has fasted for about how many hours?
8-12 Hours
Name one physical benefit of eating breakfast.
More energy, better metabolism, better mood
What type of grains should you choose most often?
Whole grains
Which is better: sugary cereal or oatmeal?
Oatmeal
How can schools help reduce breakfast barriers?
Free breakfast programs / breakfast in the classroom
Long periods of fasting can cause this feeling.
Fatigue / dizziness / weakness
Breakfast helps prevent overeating later in the day. True or False?
True
Name three food groups that make a balanced breakfast.
Grains, protein, fruit, dairy
Which drink is the healthiest breakfast choice?
Water or milk
Explain how skipping breakfast can affect school performance.
Lower focus, tiredness, worse memory, lower grades
Why does the body need food after fasting overnight?
To restore energy and blood sugar
Name two long-term health benefits of eating breakfast regularly.
Healthy weight, heart health, diabetes prevention
Design a healthy breakfast using at least three food groups.
Example: eggs + whole-grain toast + fruit
Which breakfast is healthier and why:
Bacon & soda OR yogurt, fruit & whole-grain toast?
Yogurt, fruit & toast — balanced nutrients, less sugar & fat