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Break for Breakfast

Did you know that for some people skipping breakfast can mean going 15-17 hours without food? Eating breakfast provides the extra boost, "breaking the fast" between the first and last meal of the day. And eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way for kids to be on target to meet their daily need for key nutrients, including calcium. There's no better time to make breakfast the focus of your morning than during the school year when schedules are most consistent or predictable.

Start the Smart Way

Health professionals agree: eating a healthy breakfast, including nutrient-rich foods, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, provides the essential fuel school kids need for optimal learning. And the benefits don't stop there. Breakfast eaters also have:

• more energy
• improved attendance
• higher math and reading scores
• increased creativity
• increased memory
• better mood

Children who skip breakfast don't typically make up the nutrients they miss at other meals throughout the day. Learn more about how breakfast = achievement.

Plan Ahead

Early mornings can be hectic for busy families. The right amount of planning can save time and energy. Try these tips for a simple breakfast that will fit any schedule:

• Set out cereal boxes and bowls the night before, add milk in the morning, and enjoy
• Divide mini pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit into baggies the night before to sprinkle over yogurt
• Bake a fresh batch of muffins with your kids over the weekend to grab on the way to school
• Stock up on self-serve options such as individual flavored milk servings and granola bars
• Heat nutrient-rich leftovers for a quick, nontraditional breakfast
• If kids don't have time to eat at home, take advantage of school breakfast programs

Keys to a Healthy Breakfast

• Include at least 3 of the 5 food groups
• Limit added sugars; satisfy a sweet tooth with fruit
• To stay satisfied fill up on fiber-rich foods, like whole grains, and natural protein sources, like milk

Need more breakfast ideas? Check out our Top 12 Breakfast Quick Tips for quick and nutritious breakfast choices.

Live from Midwest Dairy Council!

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It's a "Rap"

Just in time for back to school, Daniel and Ellie sing about how breakfast — whether at home or at school — keeps them fueled all day long. Pass the yo-yo-gurt!