Gwen Moore Celebrates National School Breakfast Week
Washington, DC,
March 5, 2012
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of National School Breakfast Week.
For Immediate Release March 5, 2012 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Celebrates National School Breakfast Week Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of National School Breakfast Week. “This week marks the culmination of a two-month long campaign, sponsored by the School Nutrition Association, which focuses on helping students succeed by providing school breakfast. This year’s theme, School Breakfast – Go for Gold, aims to promote healthy breakfast habits among youth. “According to a 2008 Harvard analysis, children who eat breakfast perform higher on tests. Breakfast is the fuel our bodies and minds need to function throughout the day. It is more difficult for students to focus on school work when their minds are focused on food. “As an avid supporter of school breakfast programs, I truly understand the need for children to consume a healthy meal before their class day begins. In 2009, I along with U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold introduced the Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act that would increase funding for school breakfast programs. This legislation was included in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 which was signed into law by President Obama. Even so, we must continue to work towards ensuring that all children are eating their first meal of the day. “I encourage all schools across the nation to participate in National School Breakfast Week. Although I am pleased there are currently 87 Milwaukee Public Schools that provide “Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom,” there is still much work to be done to ensure our children are eating sufficiently. In some instances, children do not eat breakfast simply due to lack of affordability or access. In order to facilitate student success, we must instill the importance of a properly balanced breakfast in our youth and provide free breakfast to those who otherwise go without.” The School Nutrition Association is an organization aimed at advancing good nutrition by envisioning a society where healthful meals and nutrition education are available to all children. For more information about what your school can do to promote National School Breakfast Week, visit http://www.schoolnutrition.org/. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook For Immediate Release March 5, 2012 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Celebrates National School Breakfast Week Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of National School Breakfast Week. “This week marks the culmination of a two-month long campaign, sponsored by the School Nutrition Association, which focuses on helping students succeed by providing school breakfast. This year’s theme, School Breakfast – Go for Gold, aims to promote healthy breakfast habits among youth. “According to a 2008 Harvard analysis, children who eat breakfast perform higher on tests. Breakfast is the fuel our bodies and minds need to function throughout the day. It is more difficult for students to focus on school work when their minds are focused on food. “As an avid supporter of school breakfast programs, I truly understand the need for children to consume a healthy meal before their class day begins. In 2009, I along with U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold introduced the Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act that would increase funding for school breakfast programs. This legislation was included in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 which was signed into law by President Obama. Even so, we must continue to work towards ensuring that all children are eating their first meal of the day. “I encourage all schools across the nation to participate in National School Breakfast Week. Although I am pleased there are currently 87 Milwaukee Public Schools that provide “Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom,” there is still much work to be done to ensure our children are eating sufficiently. In some instances, children do not eat breakfast simply due to lack of affordability or access. In order to facilitate student success, we must instill the importance of a properly balanced breakfast in our youth and provide free breakfast to those who otherwise go without.” The School Nutrition Association is an organization aimed at advancing good nutrition by envisioning a society where healthful meals and nutrition education are available to all children. For more information about what your school can do to promote National School Breakfast Week, visit http://www.schoolnutrition.org/. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook For Immediate Release March 5, 2012 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Celebrates National School Breakfast Week Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of National School Breakfast Week. “This week marks the culmination of a two-month long campaign, sponsored by the School Nutrition Association, which focuses on helping students succeed by providing school breakfast. This year’s theme, School Breakfast – Go for Gold, aims to promote healthy breakfast habits among youth. “According to a 2008 Harvard analysis, children who eat breakfast perform higher on tests. Breakfast is the fuel our bodies and minds need to function throughout the day. It is more difficult for students to focus on school work when their minds are focused on food. “As an avid supporter of school breakfast programs, I truly understand the need for children to consume a healthy meal before their class day begins. In 2009, I along with U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold introduced the Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act that would increase funding for school breakfast programs. This legislation was included in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 which was signed into law by President Obama. Even so, we must continue to work towards ensuring that all children are eating their first meal of the day. “I encourage all schools across the nation to participate in National School Breakfast Week. Although I am pleased there are currently 87 Milwaukee Public Schools that provide “Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom,” there is still much work to be done to ensure our children are eating sufficiently. In some instances, children do not eat breakfast simply due to lack of affordability or access. In order to facilitate student success, we must instill the importance of a properly balanced breakfast in our youth and provide free breakfast to those who otherwise go without.” The School Nutrition Association is an organization aimed at advancing good nutrition by envisioning a society where healthful meals and nutrition education are available to all children. For more information about what your school can do to promote National School Breakfast Week, visit http://www.schoolnutrition.org/. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook |
