A healthy breakfast

Food guide Pyramid

Effect of breakfast on Scholastic performance

Murphy, J.M. n.d. Child Nutrition Fact Sheet: Breakfast for Learning [PDF]. Food Research and Action Center(FRAC). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 fromhttp://www.frac.org/pdf/breakfastforlearning.PDF

Portion Sizes

Effect of pyramid on learning potential

The Food Guide Pyramid and Its Importance (USDA. 2010. Picky Eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mypyramid.gov)

USDA. 2010. Major Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. Retrieved on January 26, 2011 from http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=358&topic_id=1611&level3_id=5977&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0

Portion Sizes

Effect of pyramid on learning potential

USDA. 2010. Major Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. Retrieved on January 26, 2011 from http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=358&topic_id=1611&level3_id=5977&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0

Skipping breakfast has become a common practice

Daily breakfast intakes improve cognitive skills.

The effect of malnutrition at home and school

Judge, S., Jahns, L. 2007. Association of overweight with academic performance and social and behavioral problems: an update from the early childhood longitudinal study. The Journal of School Health, 77(10):672-678.

Rampersaud, G., et al. 2005. Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 105(5): 743-760

Cueto, S. 2001. Breakfast and performance. Public Health Nutrition. 4(6A): 1429-31. Alaimo, K., Olson, C.M., Frongillo Jr., E.A. 2001. Food insufficiency and American school-aged children's

cognitive, academic, and psychosocial development. Pediatrics. 108(1): 44-53.

The Obesity Epidemic

Weight gain, poor scholastic habits and a higher BMI

Decreased self esteem and learning initiative

Andersen, R.E. (2000) The spread of the childhood obesity epidemic. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 163 (11) p. 1461-1462. PMCID: PMC80413. Available through Walden University Library: PubMed Central.

Rolland-Cachera, M.F., Deheeger, M., Maillot, M., Bellisle, F. (2006) Early adiposity rebound: causes and consequences for obesity in children and adults. International Journal of Obesity. 30 (Suppl 4) p. 11. PMID: 17133230 Available at Walden University Library: MEDLINE with Full Text

Lawrence, S., Hazlett, R., Hightower, P. (2010) Understanding and Acting on the Growing Childhood and Adolescent Weight Crisis: A Role for Social Work. Health & Social Work. 35(2) p 147-153. Available from Walden University Library CINAHL Plus with full text.

Obese and well nourished are not

Omitting meals

Murphy, J.M. n.d. Child Nutrition Fact Sheet: Breakfast for Learning [PDF]. Food Research and Action Center(FRAC). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.frac.org/pdf/breakfastforlearning.pdf

Bryan, J., et al. 2004. Nutrients of Cognitive Development in School Aged Children. Nutrition Reviews. 62 (8). Pgs. 295-306.Aldinger, C.E., Jones, J.T. 1998. WHO Information Series on School Health: Document Four [PDF]. World Health Organization

(WHO). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdf

Benefits of nutrients on concentration

Effect of school meals on potential

Bryan, J., et al. 2004. Nutrients of Cognitive Development in School Aged Children. Nutrition Reviews. 62 (8). Pgs. 295-306.Aldinger, C.E., Jones, J.T. 1998. WHO Information Series on School Health: Document Four [PDF]. World Health Organization

(WHO). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdf

Nutrition, education and physical activity policies

School meal programs and student performance

Teaching healthy eating

Wechsler, H., McKenna, M.L., Lee, S.M. and Dietz, W.H. 2004. Overweight among Children and Adolescents. CDC. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/pdf/roleofschools_obesity.pdf

California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf

Lawrence, S., Hazlett, R., Hightower, P. (2010) Understanding and Acting on the Growing Childhood and Adolescent Weight Crisis: A Role for Social Work. Health & Social Work. 35(2) p 147-153. Available from Walden University Library CINAHL Plus with full text.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Meeting School Meals Initiative Standards for Nutrition

The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study

Pekruhn, C. 2009. Preventing Childhood Obesity: A School Health Policy Guide. National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20090506nasbeguide.pdf

California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf

Cooper, P. 2006. McComb’s Journey to Good Health. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles_old/SchoolNutrition.org/Meetings_Events/Annual_National_Conference_2006/McCombJourneyGoodHealth.pdf

Water consumption

Sports Beverages

Institute of Medicine Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools

High Calorie Beverages

California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf

Low fat meals versus high fat meals

Carbohydrate rich meals

High calorie beverages

Downingtown Area School District. (DASD) 2010. Downingtown Areas School District Food Services [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://dasd-sharepoint.dasd.org/District/Pages/default.aspx

Healthy foods at home and school

Healthy meals

Never overwhelm

Selective Eating

Mayo Clinic. 2010..Children’s nutrition: 10 tips for picky eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ01107

USDA. 2010. Picky Eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mypyramid.gov

Alaimo, K., Olson, C.M., Frongillo Jr., E.A. 2001. Food insufficiency and American school-aged children's cognitive, academic, and psychosocial development. Pediatrics. 108(1): 44-53.

Aldinger, C.E., Jones, J.T. 1998. WHO Information Series on School Health: Document Four [PDF]. World Health Organization (WHO). Retrieved on January 9, 2011 from http://www.who.int/school_youth_health/media/en/428.pdf

Andersen, R.E. 2000. The spread of the childhood obesity epidemic. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 163 (11) p. 1461-1462. PMCID: PMC80413. Available through Walden University Library: PubMed Central

Bryan, J., et al. 2004. Nutrients of Cognitive Development in School Aged Children. Nutrition Reviews. 62 (8). Pgs. 295-306.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 2010. The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/StratstoReduce_Sugar_Sweetened_Bevs.pdf

Cooper, P. 2006. McComb’s Journey to Good Health. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles_old/SchoolNutrition.org/Meetings_Events/Annual_National_Conference_2006/McCombJourneyGoodHealth.pdf

Cueto, S. 2001. Breakfast and performance. Public Health Nutrition. 4(6A): 1429-31.

Downingtown Area School District (DASD). 2010 . Downingtown Areas School District Food Services [PDF]. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://dasdsharepoint.dasd.org/District/Pages/default.aspx

Gibson, E.L., Green, M.W. 2002. Nutrition Influences on Cognitive Function: mechanisms of susceptibility. Nutrition Research Reviews. 15 (1). Pgs. 169-206.

Judge, S., Jahns, L. 2007. Association of overweight with academic performance and social and behavioral problems: an update from the early childhood longitudinal study. The Journal of School Health, 77(10):672-678

Lawrence, S., Hazlett, R., Hightower, P. 2010. Understanding and Acting on the Growing Childhood and Adolescent Weight Crisis: A Role for Social Work. Health & Social Work. 35(2) p 147-153. Available from Walden University Library CINAHL Plus with full text.

Mayo Clinic. 2010. Children’s nutrition: 10 tips for picky eaters. Retrieved on January 13,2011 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ01107

Murphy, J.M. n.d. Child Nutrition Fact Sheet: Breakfast for Learning [PDF]. Food Research and Action Center(FRAC). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.frac.org/pdf/breakfastforlearning.PDF

Pekruhn, C. 2009. Preventing Childhood Obesity: A School Health Policy Guide. National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20090506nasbeguide.pdf

Rampersaud, G., et al. 2005. Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 105(5): 743-760

Rolland-Cachera, M.F., Deheeger, M., Maillot, M., Bellisle, F. 2006. Early adiposity rebound: causes and consequences for obesity in children and adults. International Journal of Obesity. 30 (Suppl 4) p. 11. PMID: 17133230 Available at Walden University Library: MEDLINE with Full Text

USDA. 2010. Picky Eaters. Retrieved on January 13, 2011 from http://www.mypyramid.gov

Wechsler, H., McKenna, M.L., Lee, S.M. and Dietz, W.H. 2004. Overweight among Children and Adolescents. CDC. Retrieved on January 10, 2011 from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/pdf/roleofschools_obesity.pdf

Let’s Move!USDA. n.d. Let’s Move! Retrieved on January 03, 2011 from

http://www.letsmove.gov/

The Nutrition SourceHarvard School of Public Health. 2011. The Nutrition Source.

Retrieved on January 5, 2011 from http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/index.html

Nutrition Assistance ProgramsUSDA. 2010. Nutrition Assistance Programs. Retrieved on January 5,

2011 from http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/az-map.htm

School Health Policies and Program StudyNational Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

(NCCDPHP). 2008. School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Healthy Eating. Podcast retrieved on January 4, 2011 from http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=10045

Team Nutrition Fact SheetsRetrieved on January 5, 2011 from

http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=14&tax_level=2&tax_subject=258&topic_id=1204

Healthy YouthCDC. 2010. Healthy Youth. Retrieved on January 5, 2011 from

http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/index.htm