Research Studies

Written by Ken Trenholm

Wednesday, 17 June 2009 19:20

New Brunswick Department of Education, "Healthy Minds" : Breakfast Pilot Program Evaluation

October 1999-March 2000

http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/polplan/breakfast/breakfast.htm

Breakfast/Snack Programs in Saskatchewan Elementary Schools: Evaluating Benefits, Barriers, and Essential Skills

November 2005

http://www.chep.org/cnp/BFL-CHEP-ES-CUISR_REPORT_11-11-2005.pdf

Papamandjaris, Dr. Andrea. "Breakfast for Learning in Children: A Review of the Effects of Breakfast on Scholastic Performance." Canadian Living Foundation. January 2000.

http://www.breakfastforlearning.ca/english/resources/materials/papa_report.pdf

Spring 2005
(Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association Newsletter)
Study Supports Value of School Breakfast Programs

Armed with a growing body of medical research, Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador is making good nutrition part of the school day for more than 16,000 children.
The importance of breakfast is well documented. Research shows that children who eat breakfast have improved memory, problem-solving skills, verbal fluency and creative abilities. Recently, a study funded in part by the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s Canadian Population Health Initiative, and published in February in the American Journal of Public Health, indicates that schools with healthy living programs — which include nutrition services and family/community involvement — have lower rates of overweight and obese students. The study reflects data collected through a study of 5,200 Grade 5 students in Nova Scotia.

Bibliography

Campaign 2000. Report Card on Child Poverty in Canada. November, 1999.

Canadian Council of Social Development. Urban Poverty in Canada: A Statistical Profile. April, 2000.

Hay, David I. "School Food Programs: A Good Choice for Children?" Perception: Vol. 23, No. 4. Canadian Council of Social Development. March 2000.

Hébert, Lise. "Sondage sur le déjeuner, Élèves de la 1ère à la 6e année, Écoles élémentaires de la Péninsule acadienne." Université de Moncton, mai 1999.

Hyndman, Brian. "Feeding the Body, Feeding the Mind: An Overview of School-Based Nutrition Programs in Canada." Canadian Living Foundation. February 2000.

McClelland, Susan. "A Food Fight Heats Up." Maclean’s. April 17, 2000.

Mustard, Dr. Fraser and Margaret McCain. The Early Years Study: Reversing the Real Brain Drain. Province of Ontario. April 1999.

Papamandjaris, Dr. Andrea. "Breakfast for Learning in Children: A Review of the Effects of Breakfast on Scholastic Performance." Canadian Living Foundation. January 2000.

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