Written by Libby Huber, Price County Family Engagements & Relationships Extension Educator.

Preschoolers have an especially high level of energy and are growing and changing at a fast pace. Starting healthy eating habits, such as eating breakfast, is important to maintain their growth and activity levels.

Read the fact sheet:

• Español – Desayuno (PDF, 2 pages, 310 KB)

References:

1. American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
   
   Breakfast for Learning
   
   https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx
2. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
   
   Breakfast: Key to Growing Healthy
   
   https://www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/eating-as-a-family/breakfast-key-to-growing-healthy