Food for Thought
Boost Your Breakfast I.Q.
Minute Maid, The Coca Cola Company
http://www.minutemaid.com/mm_nutrition/general2.html
Take a minute to test your breakfast knowledge. Once you know the facts about
the most important meal of the day, you can make sure you're feeding your
body and brain right, each and every morning.
Students who regularly eat breakfast:
(a) Generally have higher math grades
(b) Are less depressed, anxious and hyperactive
(c) Are more likely to attend class
(d) Are more likely to be on time for class
(e) All of the above
The answer is (e), all of the above. According to a recent study in the Archives
of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. The study found that students who often
ate breakfast were better equipped to tackle the school day(1).
True or False: eating breakfast helps students' ability to learn.
True. When Students are feeling hungry, their attention span is shorter and
their ability to concentrate is reduced(2). After a nutritious breakfast,
students perform better in school through increased problem-solving ability,
memory, verbal fluency and creativity(3).
True or False: Breakfast is only important for students.
False. Eating a nutritious breakfast is
important for people of all
ages (Students, teenagers, and adults). Studies show that skipping breakfast
has the same results for both students and adults. Because your brain needs
nutrients and energy to work properly, skipping breakfast hurts memory
and mental performance(4).
True or False: Students who eat brakfast are more likely to be overweight.
False. In reality, Students who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight(5).
Why? Eating breakfast establishes the regular eating pattern that's important
for weight control throughout life. When Students have mealtimes, their appetite
is regulated, meaning they are less likely to fill up on high-fat foods later
in the day(6).
True or False: Without breakfast, it's difficult for students to eat enough throughout the day to obtain all the nutrients they need(7).
True. A healthy breakfast can account for a significant part of a child's
nutritional needs(8). Students who skip breakfast are less likely to get the daily
nutrients they need, such as fiber and essential vitamins or minerals. Breakfast
skippers are also less likely to make up for the missed breakfast calories
at other meals(9).
A Critical Meal
Breakfast may be the only time students or adults consume fruit juice and
milk - and the only time they consume important nutrients such as vitamin
C and calcium. In fact, it's been reported that teenagers who skip breakfast
have an intake of calcium and vitamin C that is 40 percent lower that teens
who eat breakfast(10).
Getting calcium at breakfast is especially
important for growing adolescents. According to the National Academy of Sciences,
adolescents between the ages of 9 and 18 need 1,300 mg of calcium daily(11).
Because nearly half of adult bone mass is formed during these years, it is
imperative that adolescents consume the recommended amounts of calcium. With
good calcium consumpion during these critical years, adolescents will build
a strong skeletal foundation.
Adding an eight-ounce glass of Minute Maid Premium orange juice with calcium
is a great way to help you get these important nutrients - vitamin C and calcium.
Minute Maid Premium chilled orange juice delivers 120 percent of the recommended
daily value of vitamin C per serving, while Minute Maid Premium frozen orange
juice delivers 160 percent of the daily value of vitamin C per eight-ounce
serving. And Minute Maid Premium chilled and
frozen calcium orange juices deliver as much calcium per eight-ounce serving
as milk, which is 35 percent of the daily value of calcium. Minute Maid drink
box juices and drinks provide 10 percent of the daily value of calcium.
True or False: Students who see their parents eat breakfast are more likely to eat breakfast.
True. Parents set the example for their children - if kids see their parents
eat breakfast, they are more likely to eat breakfast themselves(12). Parents
and Students both need the energy provided by a nutritious breakfast, so why
not eat breakfast as a family and enjoy the time together?
True or False: A balanced and healthy breakfast can include:
(a) Two servings from the bread, cereal, rice and pasta group
(b) One serving from the fruit group, such as Minute Maid Premium orange juice
(c) One serving from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group
(d) All of the above
The answer is (d), all of the above. According
to the American Dietetic Association, typical breakfast foods like fruit,
fruit juice, ready-to-eat cereal, dairy products and breads are excellent
sources of low-fat calories, carbohydrates and proteins(13).
FUEL UP!
Quick days to start your day
Breakfast doesn't have to be time-consuming or conventional. According to
the American Dietetic Association, breakfast is when you eat, not what you
eat(14). Just make sure the "what" is something nutritious that
Students will like. Here are some quick, nutritious meals to start your kid's
day right.
Granola bar and a glass of Minute Maid Premium orange juice
Peanut butter and jelly in a pita with a glass of Minute Maid Premium Orange
Passion juice
Leftover pizza and a fruit smoothie (Minute Maid Premium fruit juice, milk,
and ice in the blender)
A toaster waffle with sliced fruit and maple syrup plus a glass of Minute
Maid Premium calcium-enriched orange juice
A glass of Minute Maid Premium Orange Tangerine juice and a toasted bagel
with jam, jelly or cream cheese
Take a minute for breakfast
In the rush of the morning routine, preparing breakfast may be the last thing
on your mind. By making breakfast a family affair, however, Students and parents
will get into the habit of starting the day off with good nutrition and energy.
Getting everyone involved also can save time and make breakfast fun.
Plan breakfast before you go to bed. Set up the plates, bowls, cereal boxes
and instant oatmeal the night before - with a little help from the Students.
Create a fun "breakfast buffet" area. Stock an area of the kitchen
with a variety of cereals and breads, fruit and peanut butter and jelly. Students
can help themselves to breakfast by grabbing their favorite Minute Maid Premium
orange juice variety, yogurt and milk out of the refrigerator and creating
a quick meal at the buffet.
Prepare large quantities of pancakes or French toast on the weekend or in
the evening. Make it a family activity and freeze extras for weekday breakfasts.
Pancakes or French toast can be warmed in the microwave or toaster oven and
are a nice alternative to cold cereal.
As part of a balanced, nutritious diet, delicious Minute Maid juice and juice
drink products can help you and your entire family "start out smart" every day. We're dedicated to providing a convenient, great-tasting and natural
way to help you get the vitamin C and calcium you and your family need.
