ContinYou is one of the UK's leading education charities. We believe that every child and young person must have an education that enables them to develop to their full potential.
Making the case
Good reasons for having a healthy breakfast
The link between good nutrition and enhanced learning are outlined in key research, and proven time and again in anecdotal reports from schools, parents, teachers and community leaders.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast replaces the nutrients lost whilst sleeping, and gives you energy needed for the rest of the day.
Reports and links
- Healthy weight, healthy lives, Department of Health, January 2008.
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The NHS Choices Healthy Eating website Lots of useful health facts and figures to support the healthy breakfast club message.
- School Food Trust website All about food in schools.
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Food for the Brain A great website highlighting the link between nutrition and well-being. It has a special section for parents and schools and great menu ideas.
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Appetite for life Action plan, October 2008. Welsh Assembly Government action plan for improving food standards in welsh schools.