Keith Rushing, PhD, RD (JCNM Editor)

Marjuyua Lartey Gibson, PhD, RDN (ICN representative to the Nutrition and Research Committee)

Kelsey Anderson (co-author of "A Qualitative Analysis of Elementary Education Student’s Perceptions of Breakfast in the Classroom Before and After an Educational Video Intervention")

In this special Research Unboxing episode of "School Food for Thought," hosts Keith Rushing and Dr. Marjuyua Lartey Gibson dive into the impact of school breakfast programs on students’ health and well-being. Joining them is Kelsey Anderson, a master’s student at Brigham Young University, who shares her groundbreaking research on elementary students’ perceptions of breakfast in the classroom.

The episode explores how an educational video intervention positively influenced students’ attitudes, emphasizing the role of breakfast in boosting energy and well-being. Through engaging discussions and insightful findings, Keith, Dr. Lartey Gibson, and Kelsey reveal how small changes in messaging can create lasting impacts on students' nutrition habits.

Tune in to discover how educational tools and research are shaping a healthier future for students—one breakfast at a time!