08-06-2008, 08:42 AM
Filed under: Teens & tweens, Eating & nutrition, MealtimeThe research has made it pretty clear -- breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. The name alone explains why; breakfast "breaks" the "fast" of the long night sleeping. Your body didn't need fuel while it was sleeping, but now that you're up and ready to face another day, it does.Researchers recently examined the connection between breakfast and alertness among teens. This study is timely, with back-to-school right around the corner. What they found was that breakfast does make teens feel more alert as they head off to school. But even more interesting was that boys reported an additional benefit -- an improved mood. Breakfast, for boys at least, seems to put a positive light on the day.Busy weekday mornings make it difficult to ensure that everyone gets a nutritious breakfast. For inspiration, visit Family Fun's back-to-school breakfast page, and if you have a child who's reluctant to eat in the morning, Kids Health has some age-appropriate information to help you explain to them why they should. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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