In
support of Michele Obama's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act to prevent
childhood obesity and diabetes, we encourage healthy nutrition and
physical activity at Lincoln Hubbard. Please make sure that your child
comes to school each day with a nutritious snack. We discourage sending
snacks with no nutritional value (cookies, chips, etc.) and encourage
"brain food"...fruit, cheese, vegetables, and complex grains to help
sustain concentration during the school day. It is important that you
and your child communicate about snacks so that your child
does not waste food and is able to maintain good nutrition. If your
child is throwing food away or not eating what you are sending in,
perhaps you should consider changing the foods you send.
Here are some snacks ideas for your child to munch on and keep their bodies and brains active:
Save the cookies and chips for special occasions. Don’t
forget water. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, dizziness, poor
concentration and reduced cognitive abilities. According to experts, the
internal environment of the brain is an integral part of learning, just
as important as the classroom environment. By nourishing the brain with
healthy food and water, you will optimize the internal environment,
enabling students to truly engage in the classroom environment and
achieve their potential. (Taken from “Feeding the Brain for Academic
Success: How Nutrition and Hydration Boost Learning”,written by Philippa
Norman, M.D.).
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