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H G R A D E H E A L T H C L A S S

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MYTH- Skip breakfast because it is not the most important meal of the day.

FACT- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. DON’T SKIP IT!

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST

Myth- Eating breakfast gives you no energy and can make you more tired.

Fact-  Breakfast provides the energy needed to start the day off right!

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.)

I should have ate breakfast…I’m

sleepy!

Myth- A healthy breakfast consists of high protein, low carb foods such as eggs, sausage & bacon.

Fact- A healthy breakfast consists of milk, fruits, and cereal

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.)

Blueberries improve brain

function!

Myth-  Children who eat breakfast tend to have poor performance in school.

Fact- Children who eat a good breakfast perform better in school, pay more attention, are more creative, think better, and score higher on tests.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.)

Myth- Children who eat breakfast tend to be overweight.

Fact-  Children who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST (CONT.)

WHAT NOT TO EAT!

Donuts have more then 200

calories and will leave you feeling

hungry still.

WHAT NOT TO EAT!

To much sugar for breakfast can make you

feel more tired after eating.

WHAT NOT TO EAT!

Calories 550 Daily Values

Total Fat 31g 48% Carbs 48g 16% Protein 20gSodium 1320mg 55%

Sausage egg and cheese Mcgriddle from Mcdonalds

WHAT NOT TO EAT

Calories 1090 Daily Values

Total Fat 56g 87% Carbs 111g 37% Protein 36gSodium 2150mg 90%

Big Breakfast with Hotcakes from McDonalds

WHAT NOT TO EATFatty and greasy food

WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT

FRUIT

WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT

VEGGIES!

WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT

Grains …make

at least half

your grains

whole grains.

WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT

Eggs are a great way to get

protein.

WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT

Dairy products = low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt.

EASY B

REAKFAST IDEA

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Banana dog (p

eanut b

utter, a

banana, an

d rais

ins in a l

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whole-gr

ain bun o

r wrap

)

EASY B

REAKFAST IDEA

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Yogurt w

ith fre

sh fruit

EASY B

REAKFAST IDEA

S

Whole grai

n waffl

e with

blue berr

ies on

top

Add a glass a milk too!

EASY B

REAKFAST IDEA

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Oatmea

l with

fres

h fruit

WORK CITED http://

www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/fact-or-fiction-breakfast-is-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day.html#b

http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/breakfast.htmlhttp://coldwaterchartwells.tripod.com/id27.htmlhttp://

www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/full_menu/breakfast.html