Let’s begin with this wake-up call:

ü  Did you know a protein-packed breakfast, like eggs1, helps sustain mental and physical energy throughout the day?2

ü  Did you know two of the antioxidants found in egg yolks – lutein and zeaxanthin – can even help protect eyes from blue light (the kind associated with computer screens)?3

 

Nutrition isn’t just about providing energy for kids.  It’s also about supplying nutrients they need to learn. Scientific studies have shown that eating a nutritious breakfast can result in4:

Ø  Better memory

Ø  Better grades

Ø  Higher test scores

Here’s more food for thought: One large egg5 contains many essential nutrients, plus two compounds associated with cognition: choline6 and lutein7, which are related to optimal brain function. Two recent studies showed a positive association between brain lutein content and academic performance in children.8

Dr. Robert Murray, a pediatrician and professor of nutrition at Ohio State University, will be available to talk about the benefits and importance of good nutrition for children, especially now as they begin their new school year. He’ll outline how eggs can play a key role in providing kids with the nutrition they need to achieve success.