National School Breakfast Program

NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM -- (House of Representatives - March 05, 2008)

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Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 1013 Expressing the sense of the Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance.

Research shows that eating breakfast affects a child's overall performance during school. A nutritious breakfast provides students with the energy needed to start the day. Students who eat breakfast before school do not face hunger symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sleepiness and restlessness. In turn eating breakfast helps students to think faster when doing school work and respond more clearly to teacher questions.

A good balanced breakfast has been linked to causing an increase in mental performance, helping to keep students from ``drifting'' during class, causing them to be calmer and less anxious. Those are things that are important for success in class.

Studies also show that eating a solid breakfast is a major way to fight child obesity. Because this is an easy way to fight obesity breakfast helps not only in the area of health but in academics as well. It is hard for our children to have their minds on school when their stomachs are empty. Because of this reason and the important link between adequate nourishment and educational performance I stand in support of H. Con. Res. 10l3.

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