Study Shows Just How Important Breakfast Is

I love a good breakfast. Bacon and eggs, with hash browns and a big glass of cold milk will get me through the day. Researchers say they've found the most conclusive proof to date that a good breakfast translates into better grades for kids.

In a study, 5,000 children aged 9 to 11 recorded everything they ate over 24 hours, from breakfast on the first day to breakfast on the second.

The results showed that kids who ate a quality breakfast had twice the chance of receiving above-average scores in standardized assessment tests six to 18 months later, compared to those who skipped.

The word "quality" is key: kids who ate candy or other junk food for breakfast saw no boost in scores.

Teachers in the study estimated that kids who come to school hungry lose about two hours of learning a day.

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