Most nutritionists agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – yet 1 in 6 children do not eat breakfast. This means that some children are not able to reach their full potential during the morning lessons.
How important is breakfast? Well, as the word suggests, it literally means “breaking the fast.” After going 10-12 hours overnight without food, your energy reserves are low. Our bodies and brains need fuel!
Watch the video to find out more from the Kellogg’s Nutrition team.
Four Fab Reasons to Eat Breakfast
- Breakfast is usually based around a carbohydrate containing foods. Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source for your brain and you’re your muscles.
- People who eat breakfast tend to perform better mentally and physically in the morning compared to those who don’t.
- Breakfast eaters are less likely to be overweight than those who skip.
- Breakfast can provide important nutrients that you may not get later in the day if you skip breakfast.
Useful Links
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Breakfast 4 Life | Visit website
Kellogg’s has always been committed to helping you and your family get the most out of life that’s why we are proud to be supporting the government’s Change4Life initiative, particularly the Breakfast4Life element of it. Change4Life is a society wide movement that encourages everyone to make changes to their diet and activity levels so we can reverse the growing trend of obesity related illness.
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Wake up to Breakfast | Visit the website
Wake Up To Breakfast is Kellogg’s campaign to get families back into the breakfast habit. Get quick tips and useful advice on creating a balanced breakfast and how to make more time for breakfast in the morning. Then see what a difference it can make to your family’s performance with our exciting activities and brain games