Breakfast Boost
What's Cooking?
Food for Thought
Healthy Facts
National Nutrition Month
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Do most kids skip breakfast in the morning? Yes or No?
Yes! Most kids skip breakfast in the morning according to one of our article "Get Up and Go!: Breakfast Boost, and kids tend to reach for sugary snacks later in the day.
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Are sodas allowed in elementary schools? Yes or No?
No! Sodas are not allowed in elementary schools because of their high sugar content. Juices and waters are in!
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Why are people adding fruit to burgers?
Because, they make the burger juicier and tastier, plus as a bonus, blueberries contain cancer-fighting substance.
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How do whole grains help your body?
Studies show that whole grains help you because it helps your heart and gives you energy. There are many foods that are whole grains such as whole grain bread, crackers, oatmeal, and plain popcorn
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Why should kids use the food pyramid?
Kids should use the food pyramid so you can have a good mixture of Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk and Protein.
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What does breakfast mean?
"break the fast." When you are sleeping you are "fasting" and breakfast restores all energy lost in a nights sleep.
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How many cents extra does a healthier lunch cost?
6! According to one of our articles "What's Cooking?", it says that it allowed the government to increase the cost of school lunches up 6 cents.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture feeds how many kids?
27 million kids! But many nutritionists say that the lunches are to fatty.
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How do fruits and vegetables help your body?
Fruits and Vegetables help you because they help your eyes, teeth, heart, and skin. Some examples of fruits and vegetables are carrots, broccoli, apples, oranges, peppers, and grapes.
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Should you drink more water in hot weather? Yes or No?
Yes! Drinking water helps replenish thirst and keeps your body temperature normal.
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Does eating a healthy breakfast boost your academic success? Yes or No?
Yes! Studies show that kids that eat a healthy breakfast pay more attention in class, are less likely to miss school, and do not overheat later in the day.
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What percent of grains in school lunches should be whole grains?
100% of all school lunches grains should be whole.
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Why are schools banning vending machines?
Schools are banning vending machines because there are fatty junk foods and sodas offered in them.
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How do dairy products help you?
Diary products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, help build strong teeth and bones.
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What month is national nutrition month?
March
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Does eating a healthy breakfast help stop obesity? Yes or No?
Yes! Eating breakfast with regular exercise helps lower the risk of becoming obese.
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What does USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture
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Do all the elementary schools in the United States offer milk? Yes or No?
Yes! According to one of our articles all elementary schools offer milk.
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How does meat help you?
Meat helps build strong muscles (along with exercise). Some examples of meats are chicken, fish, steak, pork, beef, and turkey.
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Along with eating healthy and exercising, what should you also do to keep your body healthy?
Washing your hands! According to one of our articles, washing your hands helps germs from spreading.
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Does breakfast stop tooth decay? Yes or No?
Yes! Studies show that breakfast stops tooth decay by stopping kids from reaching for sugary snacks later in the day, Therefore, that stops tooth decay.
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Are there calorie limits for school lunches? Yes or No?
Yes! The USDA released a new law that requires schools to have specific calorie limits.
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What percentage of schools have Fruits and Juices with kids school lunches?
87%
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What vitamins and minerals help your body the most?
Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, vitamin B, calcium, potassium, and protein
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Why should you eat breakfast?
Because it can help you stay focused in school and keep you full until lunch.