Breakfast Facts

Because the body has not had an energy supply for many hours, we ______________ by eating in the morning.

• fast

• "break the fast"

• supper time

• carbo load

What is a benefit of eating breakfast?

• There are a lot of sugary options.

• It makes you feel drowsy.

• It gives you energy and helps you feel more alert.

• It makes you gain weight.

People who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a...

• lower grade point average

• steady income

• balanced budget

• well functioning metabolism

All breakfasts are "healthy".

• True

• False

A great breakfast should include...

• whole grains

• trans fats

• refined grains

• brown sugar

A great breakfast should include ...

• a fruit or vegetable

• only proteins

• only carbohydrates

• only dairy

A great breakfast should include...

• a low fat protein

• foods high in saturated fat

• foods high in cholesterol

• only meat

Many people are not hungry for breakfast because of late night snacking.

• True

• False

One tip for eating a balanced breakfast is to...

• eat a sweet treat every night before bed

• eat a high cholesterol diet

• plan for breakfast the night before

• eat a lot of prepackaged, highly processed foods

Waking up ________________ provides time to eat a quick morning meal.

• right when school starts

• 10 minutes early

• 2 hours late