Why breakfast is the first lesson of the day.
Every morning, thousands of children arrive at school without breakfast. What seems small has an outsized impact. Research from the Food Research & Action Center shows that children who skip breakfast are less able to master the tasks needed to do well in school. Those who eat breakfast at school perform better on standardized tests and attend more consistently.
The reason is simple: nutrition drives cognition. Young learners depend on steady energy for attention, memory, and emotional regulation. When we ensure every child starts the day fed, we set the tone for focus and belonging.
Hunger is not just a health issue; it is a learning barrier.
How does your learning institution make sure no child begins the day hungry?
References
Food Research & Action Center (2024). Benefits of School Breakfast.
https://frac.org/programs/school-breakfast-program/benefits-school-breakfast
No Kid Hungry (2023). School Breakfast Program Factsheet.
https://www.nokidhungry.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/school-breakfast-program-factsheet.pdf
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