Why Breakfast is Important
What are benefits of eating breakfast?
1. Help achieve and maintain a healthy status 2. Reduce cravings throughout the day 3. More nutritious diet 4. Increase strength, endurance and daily performance 5. Increase concentration and mood.
What happens when you skip breakfast?
1. Blood sugar drops 2. Metabolism slows 3. Stress hormones elevate
The best way to make sure you have breakfast in the morning is to.....
Plan and prep
What are the 5 food groups?
1. Fruit 2. Vegetables 3. Protein 4. Grains 5. Dairy
This beverage can be hot or iced, providing 95mg of caffeine per cup.
Coffee
Breakfast should be eaten within the first ___ minutes of being awake.
60
The most common breakfast mistake is?
Imbalance - Not having all the food groups
This quick breakfast food comes in single-serving cups, provides protein and probiotics, and pairs well with berries and granola.
Greek Yogurt
True or False - Breakfast should always contain whole grains because it contain more fiber and nutrients
True
How many milligrams of caffeine is safe for adolescents per day?
100mg (approx. 2 sodas)
People who skip breakfast tend to crave more _______.
Carbohydrates. Research has shown breakfast skippers consume 40% more sweets, 55% more sugary drinks, 45% less vegetables and 30% less fruit.
Skipping breakfast is a mistake because it can make this school activity harder — especially in morning classes.
Learning or Concentrating
What breakfast items are good "grab and go" and should always be on hand?
Yogurt, nuts, fruit, hard-boiled eggs
Name three healthy breakfast proteins.
How can you naturally recharge your body?
1. Drinking water, 2. Eating breakfast, 3. Getting 7-8 hours of sleep per day
Whole-grain cereals and oats are rich in this nutrient, which helps digestion and keeps you satisfied.
Fiber
Name 3 things you can do if someone doesn't like eating breakfast?
1. Try non breakfast foods 2. Start with liquids 3. Try bland foods
True or False - when running late any breakfast is better than no breakfast.
True
What type of food should be avoided for a healthy breakfast?
Sugary foods
Starting your day with only this sugary drink may give you a quick burst of energy but leads to a crash later.
Energy Drinks or Sodas
People who eat breakfast will an increase in ____, ____, and ______.
Energy, concentration, and mood
Skipping breakfast is equivalent to driving a car with no ___.
Gas
Skipping breakfast completely can leave you feeling this way before lunch.
Tired or very hungry
A smoothie with fruit, spinach, and yogurt is an easy way to sneak in this food group
Vegetables
What are the symptoms of too much caffeine?
insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, stomach upset, increase blood pressure, rapid heart beat, nausea, vomiting and dizziness