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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 67, 798S-803S, Copyright © 1998 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc

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US Department of Agriculture School Breakfast Program

E Kennedy and C Davis
Office of Research, Education, and Economics and the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, USA. ekennedy@usda.gov

This article reviews the history of the US Department of Agriculture School Breakfast Program (SBP) and provides a synthesis of factors influencing participation rates. Certain children are more likely to participate than others, such as those in lower grades and those from low-income households, and African American, Hispanic, and male students. A few studies in the past 25 y have examined the effectiveness of the SBP in improving the diets and nutritional status of children. The overall pattern that emerges from these studies is that the SBP contributes to improved nutrient intake in program participants. Less attention has been devoted to assessing the effects of SBP on cognitive development. Some of the evidence reviewed here suggests that the SBP significantly improves school performance and reduces absenteeism and tardiness. Future directions for research and operation of the SBP are discussed in light of the changing dietary profile of American children.


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