You probably know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s a message that we hear many times as we grow up.
Still, some students skip their morning meals on a regular basis because they’re sleepy, they’re running late, or they’re just not hungry in the morning.
Are you guilty?
If you’re facing an important test, this might be a good time to change your eating habits. Studies have shown that eating a good breakfast can actually enhance your performance on a test. One study in particular shows that “Breakfast consumption has a short-term effect in improving selected learning skills, especially work memory.”
You don't have to make a drastic change in your morning routine to bring about positive results. It's easy to find a healthy breakfast food that you can prepare ahead of time. It's a small step with a big payoff!
You may want to check out these articles and links for more information:
- Gregory W. Phillips, “Does Eating Breakfast Affect the Performance of College Students on Biology Exams?”
- E. Pollitt, "Does Breakfast Make a Difference in School?"
- S. Cueto, "Breakfast and Performance"
