Research Supports Snacking in Class

During class, if you are super hungry it’s extra hard to focus on what the teacher says and what you're learning. But if you are able to eat a snack, it helps so much and you can actually stay focused on what the teacher is saying. Also, when you're hungry, it can cause headaches which also make it hard to focus on the class and the teacher. Lafayette Times says, “Snacking allows students to quench their hunger and boost their focus. A quick snack break can rejuvenate students and give them more energy for learning.” 

If you are still hungry after breakfast in the morning or if you had breakfast during regulation break, you can pay for another one with your school lunch money. In some cases, money is tight at home and you don’t have school lunch money in your account to pay for another breakfast. If this is the case, then you'll be really hungry until lunchtime. If you bring a snack from home though, you won’t have to pay for a second breakfast and you won’t be hungry anymore. Mrs. Ayer says, “As long as students are eating a snack that is on the approved snack list, they should be allowed to eat a snack in class.”