MENTOR & TEACH Nutrition

Teachers shape kids’ eating habits every day through what they model, how they set up the classroom, the rewards they choose, and the messages they share. By packing balanced lunches, using non-food rewards, and weaving nutrition into lessons, teachers can inspire lifelong healthy habits. Small, consistent actions make a big difference in helping students see nutritious eating as normal, enjoyable, and part of everyday life.

Authors wondered if eating breakfast would increase the 648 Australian high school students' motivation and achievement in class.