Breakfast, a Back-to-School Essential: Resources & Tips for Busy Families

As parents prepare to send their children back to school, they often think about the essentials – new school backpack, supplies or even new clothes. But do enough parents think about arming their child with a nutritious breakfast? Research shows that children who eat breakfast may have better concentration in the classroom and overall improved health and well-being.¹

Below is a variety of resources and information that highlight the importance of breakfast and help families incorporate it into busy weekday routines:

Recipes	Articles & Information
Make-Ahead Recipes: Savory Protein & Veggie Breakfast Muffins Mixed Vegetable Frittata Easy-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs – Serve with fruit, whole grain toast and/or dairy! Frittata Muffins 5-minute (or less!) Recipes: Microwave Mexican Coffee Cup Scramble Microwave Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito Microwave Egg, Canadian Bacon & Cheese Muffin	For School Success, Start the Day with an Egg (video featuring ENC Health Professional Advisor and pediatrician Dr. Robert Murray) Prioritizing Breakfast: Practical Back-to-School Advice

 

 

 

1. Rampersaud GC, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105:743-760.