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The Link between Nutrition, Learning & Academic Achievement. Nutrition & Learning. Susan Magrann Nutrition Education Coordinator Los Angeles and Orange Counties Dept of Health Services—Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (714) 327-1066 susan_magrann@ocde.k12.ca.us.
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Sources: Dietary Goals for the United States, 1977; prepared by the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. NHANES III, Phase I. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, February 25, 1994.
Source: California Department of Health Services, 1990
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
90,000
100,000
30,000
20,000
0
Tobacco
Diet/Activity
Alcohol
Microbial
Sexual
Illicit use of
agents
behavior
drugs
Actual Causes of Death in the U.S.,1990400,000
300,000
Source: McGinnis JM, Foege WH. JAMA 1993;270:2207-12.
Fats, Oils & Sweets
Use Sparingly
Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group
3-5 Servings
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs
& Nuts Group
3-5 Servings
Fruit Group
2-4 Servings
Vegetable Group
3-5 Servings
Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group
6-11 Servings
Source: CDC, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III
Source: Borrud L, et al. CNI Newsletter, April 18, 1997 (analysis of USDA CSFII data).
40
35
Milk
30
25
Reg. Soft Drinks
20
15
10
Juice
5
Diet Soft Drinks
0
1970
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
Beverages Available in the U.S. Food Supply (Gallons/Person/Year)Source: US Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service Statistical Bulletin No. 939, 1997
11.4
12
10
9.9
8
6
4
2
0
1963-70
1971-74
1976-80
1988-94
% of U.S. Adolescents, Ages 12-17, Who Were Overweight*Females
4.5
Males
4.6
* >95th percentile for BMI by age and sex based on NHANES I reference data
Source: Troiano RP, Flegal KM. Pediatrics 1998;101:497-504
11.4
12
9.9
10
8
6
4
2
0
1963-70
1971-74
1976-80
1988-94
% of U.S. Children, Ages 6-11, Who Were Overweight*Males
4.3
Females
3.9
* >95th percentile for BMI by age and sex based on NHANES I reference data
Source: Troiano RP, Flegal KM. Pediatrics 1998;101:497-504
NLSY 1990
40
35
30
25
Prevalence (%)
20
15
10
5
0
0-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5+
TV Hours Per Day (Youth Report)
Prevalence of Obesity by Hours of TV per Day: NHES Youth Aged 12-17 in 1967-70 ; NLSY Youth Aged 10-15 in 1990Source: Dietz WH, Gortmaker SL. Pediatrics 1985;75;807-12. Gortmaker SL et al. Arch Pediatric Adolesc Med 1996;150:356-62
Meal eaten and energy released from sugar, and starch
Energy released from protein
Energy released from fat
Meal eaten and energy released from sugar
Sugary foods eaten in place of a meal cause a quick rise in blood sugar and energy.
About an hour later blood sugar and energy decline rapidly, bringing on symptoms of hunger.
A balanced breakfast containing sugar, starch, protein and fat gives a sustained release of energy and prevents a drop in blood sugar for several hours.
Comparison of Energy Available for Learning from Two Different Breakfasts
Cafeteria
Child
Home
The Man Who Believes
He Can Do Something
Is Probably Right,
and
So is the Man
Who Believes He Can’t
