Fueling Your Body: Breakfast and Nutrition

Fueling Your Body: Breakfast and Nutrition

Understanding the importance of breakfast Making healthy food choices Building lifelong nutrition habits

Why is Breakfast So Important?

Provides energy after 8-12 hours without food Helps concentration and memory in school Supports healthy growth and development Kickstarts your metabolism for the day

Breakfast Habits Survey

How many days this week did you eat breakfast? What did you usually eat? How did you feel on days with/without breakfast? Share your responses with a partner

Breakfast Foods: Fuel vs. Empty Calories

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The Balanced Breakfast Plate

Plan Your Perfect Breakfast

Choose one food from each group: Protein (eggs, yogurt, nuts, milk) Whole grains (oats, whole grain bread, cereal) Fruits or vegetables (berries, banana, spinach) What would your ideal breakfast look like?