Benefits of a Balanced Breakfast

Teaching staff have reported at least 30 minutes more effective teaching time per day as a result of breakfast programs instilled in their schools. Over an academic year, those minutes quickly add up to a greater overall productivity and success in the classroom.

By offering a balanced meal, a safe and stimulating environment, and social and emotional support to children, Breakfast Clubs of Canada is able to report the following benefits of its in-school breakfast programs:

• Improved attendance and punctuality;
   
• Renewed interest in curriculum subjects;

• Increased understanding of how healthy eating habits affect energy levels;
   
• Improved behaviour and increased concentration, leading to greater achievement;
   
• Improved social skills and confidence to interact with other children and adults;
   
• Reduced bullying through increased cross-age and peer-group interaction and communication;
   
• Enhanced relationships with family members and the wider community of breakfast clubs.