Kids who skip breakfast play a losing game of nutritional catch-up for the rest of the day.
Nutrition lost in the morning is unlikely to be replaced later on in the day. Breakfast Nutrition Deficit (BND) can result in frequent snacking, overeating and other poor eating habits. A study from the University of Minnesota discovered that teens who skip breakfast are more likely to become overweight or obese than those who routinely consume a nutritious breakfast.1 Provide your kids with important breakfast nutrition—start their mornings off with a glass of CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ Drink.
Skipping breakfast can have negative effects on your kid's ability to concentrate in school.
Clinical evidence shows that compared with breakfast skippers, kids and adolescents who consume a healthy breakfast tend to:
- Perform better academically2–4
- Have better cognition skills—especially memory recall5
- Be more attentive3
Give your kids a nutritional edge by ensuring they consume a healthy breakfast everyday. CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ products contain 25% of the daily requirement for iron to help support healthy brain function.
Skipping breakfast may lead to increased snacking and other unhealthy habits.
Skipping breakfast is a growing concern—studies have shown that 30% of kids aged 12-19 skip breakfast. That means that of those kids, the majority of them are unable to meet even 2/3 of their daily requirement for vitamins and minerals. A study performed at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that overall, teens who consume breakfast regularly tend to be more physically active and have better nutritional habits than breakfast skippers in the same age group.1 With CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ Drink, good nutrition starts early. Teach your kids the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast.
Kids and adolescents who consume a nutritious breakfast tend to have a healthier body weight than those who routinely skip breakfast.
A number of studies support a correlation between skipping breakfast and being overweight. Children and adolescents who eat a nutritious breakfast tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI). Conversely, omitting breakfast seems to be related to a higher daily intake of calories from sugar and fat which can lead to overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity are linked to the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Teach your kids the value of good nutrition from the start with CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ Nutritionally Complete Drinks.
References: 1. Timlin MT et al. Breakfast eating and weight change in a 5-year prospective analysis of adolescents: Project EAT (Eating Among Teens). Pediatrics. 2008;121(3):e638-e645. 2. Rampersaud GC. Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight and academic performance in children and adolescents. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105:743-760. 3. Wesnes KA et al. Breakfast reduces decline in attention and memory over the morning in school children. Appetite. 2003;41:329-331. 4. Meyers AF et al. School breakfast program and school performance. Am J Dis Child. 1989;143:1234-1239. 5. Pollitt E et al. Breakfast and cognition: An integrative summary. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998;67(suppl 4):S804-S813.
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