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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The demands of the classroom and the learning process can be difficult for children who are hungry. A proper breakfast provides the necessary nutrients to eliminate hunger symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, sleepiness and restlessness. ARAMARK offers various breakfast programs—either in the cafeteria or in the classroom—to ensure that students can start the day off right with a healthy breakfast.
Many schools serve a full breakfast in the cafeteria. Students are able to arrive early and eat a complete breakfast while catching up with friends or studying. In-cafeteria breakfasts include favorites like Breakfast Pizza, varieties of Breakfast Burritos, pancakes, cereal, and many grab-n-go items.
A growing number of our districts are taking advantage of the Breakfast in the Classroom (BiC) program. Students can enjoy a healthy breakfast with their classmates while teachers take attendance and cover other homeroom activities. There are a wide array of items that can be served including cereals, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and more. BiC works either by having our on-site ARAMARK staff deliver breakfast to each classroom or by having students pick up breakfast at the school entrance on their way to the classroom.
Several studies indicate students who eat breakfast:
- Score higher on tests and earn higher grades
- Have better concentration in the classroom
- Have better attendance and less tardiness
- Visit the school nurse less frequently
- Have fewer behavioral and emotional problems
Breakfast programs offered by the school district really benefit those students whose parents work, have long bus rides, or who would rather not eat when they first wake up. Since breakfast—whether served in the cafeteria or the classroom—falls under federal guidelines such as the National School Lunch Program, districts can take advantage of the additional reimbursements for increased participation in this daypart while ensuring that their students are starting the day off right.
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