Attached are three color overheads. They can be used for presentations with parents, teachers and other adults to show the importance of breakfast on student learning. Some main points include:

1. Good nutrition throughout childhood is critical to a child's ability to learn. Children of all socioeconomic levels are at risk for poor nutrition.

2. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast skippers do not make up for lost nutrients later in the day.

3. A balanced breakfast containing sugar, starch, protein and fat gives a sustained release of energy and prevents a drop in blood sugar for several hours.

4. A meal including a variety of foods from several food groups will provide the most benefits to a child.

5. A comprehensive approach best supports the child. Healthy food intake throughout the day meets important educational and health outcomes.