Why Do Children Skip Breakfast?
There are many reasons that children skip breakfast. Although some of the excuses is understandable, none of them are a good enough excuse for skipping the most important meal of the day. The most common reasons for skipping breakfast include: • “I overslept.” Set the alarm for 15 minutes earlier. • “Im not that hungry in the morning.” Drink a fruit smoothie made with skim milk and strawberries and bananas instead of eating. • “I am too rushed so there is no time to eat.” Prepare for school the night before by laying out the next days clothes, packing lunch and a backpack. • “I dont like breakfast.” Eat something non-traditional such as cold pizza or leftover chicken. • “Im trying to lose weight.” Skipping breakfast does not help lose weight. In fact, children who skip breakfast tend to consume more calories later on in the day, thereby gaining weight instead.
