is there a relationship between eating breakfast and school performance?
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A study conducted by the State of Minnesota on the correlation between breakfast and performance in school shows that “children who eat breakfast before going to school perform better in math and reading, increase their attention span and improve their overall behavior.”\n\nAccording to the pediatricians at Boys Town Pediatrics, breakfast affects a child’s overall performance during school by:\n\n    * Providing energy needed to start the day.\n    * Eliminating hunger symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sleepiness and restlessness.\n    * Helping them to think faster when doing school work and respond more clearly to teacher questions.\n    * Increasing mental performance.\n    * Making them less likely to be irritable.\n    * Helping to keep them from “drifting” during class.\n    * Causing them to be calmer and less anxious.
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NO!!\nThis is an old wives' tale and IS NOT TRUE!\n\nhttp://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/19/health/19real.html?ex=1165035600&en=2c1d49f3427d001d&ei=5070\n\nMost of these people still believe this crap, but the truth is, it makes NO DIFFERENCE WHEN you eat, what matters is HOW MUCH you eat.   A calorie consumed at 9pm does not count more than one consumed at 5pm!
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Good luck on this one!  My Mother couldn't get me to eat breakfast. She would let me eat leftover cherry pie or absolutely anything to get me to eat something.\n\nAs a high school teacher, I can tell you that a big problem is the school cafeteria.  Students eat fries and candy before school even begins.  The school often contracts out to the cheapest cafeterias, whereas they should look for the one that produces healthy and balanced diets.\n\nAlso, it might be a good idea for you to send your suggestions home to the parents.  Some of them do not eat healthily and could use some advice.\n\nSuggest that grocery  stores label sections that represent healthy food choices and perhaps offer recipe suggestions.\n\nBring samples of good food for breakfast to your health class\nand have the students taste them.   Remember the ad, "Mikey likes it?"  It might just work.\n\nTelling them that they will score higher on both mental and physical tests might be a good motivator.
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moderation is the key for caffeine drinks; eat a breakfast that includes protein, we (USA) eat backwards because an early meal gives energy for the day and makes us tired and gain more weight if eaten too late at night. The earlier we eat the more able we are to use the calories for energy and burn off extra weight that causes fatigue. create the best time to study with a daily schedule and the priority to study after you eat a good breakfast. Make sure your concentration can be fully focused on your work and review it with self testing and other students. finally, be ready to sit down for a while in a cheerful and bright environment.
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no, you're better off having a big breakfast and a smaller lunch and an even smaller dinner.  In the morning you have the whole day to digest your food, and in the evening your body doesn't get as much of a chance to digest, and it ends up turning to fat. So the earlier you eat, the better.
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Breakfast "kick-starts" your metabolism. If you don't eat breakfast, your metabolism slows down, and you don't burn as many calories. Eating breakfast speeds it up, and you burn more.
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The human brain is metabolically very active and uses about 20 to 30% of a person's energy intake at rest. Individuals who do not eat adequate calories from food to meet their energy requirements will experience changes in mental functioning. Simply skipping breakfast is associated with lower fluency and problem-solving ability, especially in individuals who are already slightly malnourished. A hungry person may also experience lack of energy or motivation.
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Absolutely!  When you are young it doesn't seem to affect you much if you skip breakfast, but your thinking slows down, your metabolism becomes slower (weight gain here, ladies!)  If you get hungry when you eat breakfast, you need more protein to keep your energy stable.  When you skip breakfast, your body is still "fasting" from not eating during the night (unless, of course, you are a hungry sleepwalker, all kidding aside).  Your body metabolism has slowed, so you are burning fewer calories.  However, food is a thermogenic.  That means that your body becomes warmer when you eat, and burns more calories!  I know it's confusing, but there you go.  It is healthier to eat a balanced breakfast.  It helps your body maintain a good metabolism and helps you stay sharp in your thinking and keeps your body functions balanced and regular.  Good Luck with breakfast!
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Kids are hungry when they get home from school because most kids eat lunch early, and the older ones dont even get a snack in the afternoon.  They also have been couped up and using brain power all day.  I think all kids are hungry when they get home from school.
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if you get your letters mixed up in school, you have a disease called dyslexia(i think that's how you spell it) so you probably wanna see an adult about. \nAs for concentrating in school think about the great things getting good grades will give you. like sports, respect from you parent so they basically trust u to do anything.\nas for being self-conscious, its normal. once in a while you may feel it, but don't worry so much because the people you are trying to impress, or feeling self-conscious around are not perfect either.\nlet's see...more energy. that's easy. try sleeping more. sleep the same time everyday also not different times every night. its easier on you body.\nthis to[ also will help you with your weight and energy. Eat a good breakfast with carbs and protein. this is why its important to eat breakfast: when you go to sleep your metabolism slows down( that's not good because the slower your metabolism, the slower you lose like the food you eat) so in order to get you metabolism going again, you have to eat a good breakfast.\n\nHope this helps  :)
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EADGBE- remember: eat a darn good breakfast early
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Absolutely.\n\nI usually have to remind myself that my daughter is capable of getting her cereal in the morning, because I'm usually on autopilot til she gets to school. \n\nI think allowing kids to do things for themselves, provided it isn't anything that could be dangerous, is a good thing in helping them build their confidence and independence.
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I used to smoke alot of weed, like everday like in the middle months of school, actually most days were like 3 times a day the most. I think it does help you lose weight even though you eat more. Hmmm.... oh but after all that eating you do go to the bathroom a couple times. Man I miss the good old days....cant wait till school starts again!
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A good topic regarding childhood obesity is the issue of school lunches and school food. Is the public school responsible for giving the students healthier nutrition? Should vending machines, including soda machines, be allowed in the school?
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Since breakfast is suppose to be your most important meal of the day, I eat anything I want.  Fruits, yogurt & granola, whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter on it, cereal & milk, even an egg!  Once a week Ill have a slice of bacon, the idea is to give yourself variety, so you dont fall back into bad habits.  I go light for lunch, like salads, or cottage cheese, or crackers & cheese, (minimal amounts)  then meats and veggie for dinner, low carbs...  Lots of water to cleanse and detoxify!  I counted my calories!!!
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Yes I do. I would have preferred that option when I was in school anyday. You can bring a nice warm meal, soups, leftovers. Healthier than potatoe chips and a twinkie!!
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I eat breakfast, then brush my teeth afterwards.   It doesn't make much sense to brush before eating your breakfast.