Healthy Breakfast A High Energy Breakfast = a High Energy Day

Project Sponsors USDA project funded through the Food Stamp Program School District of Philadelphia Nutrition Center, Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology Drexel University

How many hours does our body go without eating when we skip breakfast? On average, about sixteen hours Ask yourself these questions… What time did you eat dinner last night? If you did not eat breakfast, what time do you normally eat lunch? How long is your body going without food? What are some reasons why you skip breakfast?

How Much of Our Daily Nutrients Should Breakfast Supply? 25% of our daily nutrients What breakfast would meet this guideline? –Whole Grain Cereal, Milk, and fruit What breakfast would not? –Doughnut What other examples can you think of?

How Many Food Groups Are In A Well-Balanced Breakfast? Three or more food groups How does your breakfast measure up? Meat & Beans Fruits Grains

A Healthy Breakfast Should Include… Proteins, carbohydrates, and a little fat –Carbohydrates are the fuel we need to keep our bodies going –Protein and fat will help us feel more full Carbohydrate Protein Fat

Does Skipping Breakfast Lead To Weight Gain? It can since we might be tempted to overeat later in the day Over time, this can slow your metabolic rate Remember, If you start the day with an Empty Tank, Your body will need to work extra hard to get energy!

Percent of High School Students who skip breakfast… 59% skip breakfast at least 3 times per week Discussion points –Why do you think so many students skip breakfast?

Students who eat breakfast… Are more alert Have higher test scores Have fewer behavioral problems Have fewer visits to the Nurse’s office =

Number of students that are served breakfast at school? 8.9 million Does that sound like a lot? –Keep in mind there are over 50 million students in the United States! –That means less than 20% of students eat school breakfasts.

I am a great source of protein, calcium, and add a twist to a normal breakfast… Cheese –This will fill one of the three dairy servings needed per day –Try it on whole wheat bagels, toast, English muffin, or eggs for extra healthy nutrients –Remember other cheeses such as cottage cheese can be quick and easy too!

What am I? AALOTME Oatmeal –Contains fiber and is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and B vitamins that give us energy we need to start the day –What kind of things can you add to oatmeal to increase the amount of nutrients?

What am I? OTEESLRFV Leftovers –How many of you normally have leftovers from dinner the night before? –Why not eat them for breakfast? –Remember, it is already prepared and may just need to be heated up –If it’s in a container, you can take it with you and eat in on the way to school

What am I? TISINVAM Vitamins –Vitamins are very important part of our daily nutrients –Remember, it’s always best to get vitamins from food –Examples include Vitamin A, C, D, E Discussion –What are some breakfast foods we can eat or drink that are high in vitamins?

Which has fewer calories? English muffin & 2 scrambled eggs or Sausage sandwich with egg & hashbrowns

Meal #1 = 330 calories & 13 fat grams Meal #2 = 590 calories & 29 fat grams –The second meal contains twice the amount of fat and more calories –Remember, it is possible to make healthier choices when eating out

Leanest breakfast meat… Canadian Bacon –Remember, some meats are healthier and lower in fat than others –What are some other lean meats we could eat for breakfast?

This contains about 50% fat… Doughnut Questions to think about: –Does it contain 25% of our daily nutrients? –What food group does it belong in? * Super fortified doughnuts served at school do meet the school breakfast requirements and have added nutrients

Quick & Easy Breakfast Ideas Bagel with peanut butter or low fat cream cheese Pack of crackers Fruit Granola bar Instant oatmeal Yogurt Graham crackers Cereal Leftovers

Remember, there is always time for breakfast… Set your alarm minutes earlier Have grab and go foods in the house Microwave leftovers Get organized the night before

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