Did you know that consistent and
nutritious meals keep kids healthy?

Healthy Bodies!
Some facts to chew on:

u	One school breakfast provides 25% of the USDA daily recommended dietary allowance.
u	One school lunch provides over 30% of the USDA daily recommended dietary allowance.
u	Kids who eat a nutritious diet are more likely to succeed in school.

Healthy Minds!
Studies show that a healthy breakfast:

u	Increases attentiveness in class
u	Improves test scores
u	Reduces disruption in the classroom
u	Reduces missed classes due to illness such as headaches, sleepiness, stomach pain, and muscle fatigue
u	Prevents indecisiveness, anger, anxiety, irritability, unhappiness, nervousness, lethargy, and hostility

Healthy Attitudes!
A healthy lunch provides students with the boost they need to get through the day:

u	Children who skip lunch or fill up on sugary snacks can be tired and disinterested in school by early afternoon.
u	Teachers report that the best learners maintain a steady blood sugar level by eating a balanced and nutritious lunch.
u	Children who eat a healthy lunch are less likely to become obese and have fewer overall health problems. They're also less likely to develop body image problems.