Benefits of breakfast Despite earlier start-time, students need to eat before school
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hours of learning are wasted each year when breakfast is not eaten
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seconds is the Guinness world record for eating a bowl of cereal.
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children are twice as likely to score higher on their tests if they eat a healthy breakfast.
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single meal can improve your academic and physical performance
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