"Research suggests that breakfast eating has significant associations with positive student academic and health outcomes"... such as:

• Overall improved nutrient intake and lower risk of obesity

• Improved school attendance

• Improved standardized test scores and academic performance

• Increased energy available for learning

• Improved behavior and mental health

Murphy, J.M., Breakfast and Learning: An Updated Review. Current Nutrition and Food Science, 2007, 3, 3-36