Expanding Breakfast: Nutrition Explorations

Breakfast = Achievement The benefits children receive from eating a nutritious breakfast are numerous and well-documented. However, many children don't eat breakfast at home and even if breakfast is offered in the cafeteria, many don't participate. They are too busy socializing, or affected by the potential social stigma that the program is meant for low income students. Capture those breakfast skippers from all socio-economic levels, by Expanding Breakfast outside of the cafeteria! It's an effective way to implement your wellness policy.

Breakfast in the Classroom — the most popular serving option, yielding the highest participation levels-up to 98% of enrollment
Grab 'n' Go Breakfast — more popular in junior high and high schools; increase participation by attracting students to meals served from carts or tables, during class changes or before school outside the cafeteria; 8th-12th
Breakfast After 1st Period — implemented mostly in high schools; designed for students to consume breakfast after school has started or between classes; can increase participation to 50% or more of enrollment; or after the bell rings; or delayed breakfast; second chance breakfast

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Learn About the Expanding Breakfast Program

The Expanding Breakfast Online Course for SNA CEU Credit!

Understanding the benefits of and how to implement an Expanding Breakfast program just got easier with the NEW Expanding Breakfast Online Course. It is fully interactive with step-by-step processes of evaluating, planning and implementing an effective program. Get more details.

The Expanding Breakfast Program Kit and Video

This self-study manual takes you through the process of setting up an Expanding Breakfast Program. The accompanying video illustrates the program and is a wonderful presentation tool. Get the details on the kit or order the kit through the SNA Emporium.

Expanding Breakfast FAQ's

Find the answers to many of the questions you may have about Expanding Breakfast outside the cafeteria!

Research Proves Breakfast's Positive Impact

Read the key breakfast studies which supply the proof that eating breakfast yields better student test scores, increases concentration and attendance, decreases disciplinary problems and more.

Expanding Breakfast Program Tools

When you in the process of planning or have decided to implement an Expanding Breakfast program, communication is key. Here are tools to help you.

Expanding Breakfast Video

One of the most effective tools that have been created for use with all audiences is the Expanding Breakfast Video, available for just $10.00. Order it through SNA's Emporium by calling 800-728-0728, or click here to order online.

Expanding Breakfast Fact Sheets

Here are fact sheets to tell the various target audiences, that you will need to get on board, about your Expanding Breakfast program. Use them as they are, or as a guide to develop your own.

Backpack Brochure to Give School Breakfast A Boost!

Parents consistently look to their children's backpacks for information. So, send home the "Partners in Nutrition: School Breakfast — Fast and Healthy Food for Thought!" backpack brochure, developed by National Dairy Council and the Child Nutrition Foundation, and let them know about the importance of Expanding Breakfast and eating breakfast at school.
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Expanding Breakfast Champion Success Stories

Get motivated to try Expanding Breakfast in your district by reading Champion Success Stories featuring districts that have implemented Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab 'n' Go Breakfast or Breakfast After 1st Period.