THOUGHT STARTER: IS STUDENT NUTRITION GETTING THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES?

Nutrition isn’t always on the top of the list when people discuss ways to improve education.
But it’s an important factor.

Research has shown:

• Nutrition affects students’ thinking skills, behavior and health, all factors that impact academic performance.
• Nutritional deficiencies early in life can affect the cognitive development of school-aged children.
• Access to proper nutrition improves students’ cognition, concentration and energy levels.

Are we all – parents, teachers, legislators, voters – doing everything we can to make sure every young student in Idaho is properly nourished?

References Cited:

Wilder Research: Nutrition and Students’ Academic Performance

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