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Healthy Breakfast Tips
NURSE’S

CORNER Benefits of a

Healthy Breakfast
A healthy breakfast should con-
Improved Concentration and Memory sist of a variety of food. To prepare
Eating a nutritious breakfast provides the ener- a healthy breakfast each day, one

gy needed for brain function, helping children should choose one from at least
concentrate better and improve their memory three of the four food groups.
Importance throughout the school day. Consider fresh whole fruit and
Fruit and vegetables:
Enhanced Academic Performance
of a Healthy Children who eat breakfast tend to perform vegetables or 100% fruit juice with no
better in subjects like maths, reading, and sci-
added sugar.
ence, showing stronger problem-solving and
Breakfast critical thinking skills. Choose whole grain.
Cereals:

Better Behaviour and Classroom
Participation Dairy products:
A healthy breakfast reduces behavioural prob- Consider skimmed milk, low-fat
lems and increases willingness to participate yogurt, or low-fat cheeses such as
in class, leading to a more positive learning cottage cheese or cream cheese.
environment.
Protein :
Provides Essential Nutrients Hard-boiled eggs, lean meat and
reakfast is the first meal of the observed that children who eat breakfast Breakfast supplies key nutrients such as iron, poultry, or fish. Avoid simple sugars
day. A healthy breakfast fuels your are more likely to have better concentra- calcium, protein, and fibre that children might (which digest quickly and can

body, replenishes your blood sug- tion, problem-solving skills, and eye-hand miss if they skip the meal, supporting overall make you hungry quickly) and
B ar (glucose) levels, and gives you coordination. growth and development. greasy breakfast (which can cause
the energy you need to start a new day.
drowsiness throughout the day).
You can also be more cautious and cre- Helps Maintain Healthy Weight
It has been proven that breakfast is good ative. Regular breakfast consumption is linked to
for your physical and mental health. a lower risk of obesity, as it helps regulate

appetite and metabolism throughout the day.
Breakfast is important for all ages, espe-
cially children and teenagers. It has been

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