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Learn how breakfast can be an important part of the prevention effort. | Pamela C. Towery, Elizabeth S. Nix, and Bilinda Norman |\n| --- | --- |\n\nChildhood overweight and obesity are major problems in the United States, with important consequences for our nation’s health and economy. The link of obesity to health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers, which persist into adulthood, is well documented. More recent studies have examined overweight and obesity in relation to household food insecurity (Metallinos-Katsaras, Must, & Gorman, 2012) . The Annie E. Casey Foundation (2013) reported the number of children who live at or below the poverty level as 16.4 million or 23 percent. Food insecurity can occur when families are struggling to maintain access to nutritious and safe food due to lack of money and other resources (Coleman-Jensen, Nord, & Singh, 2013) .  \nAs low-income families struggle in tough economic times, levels of food insecurity rise. Inadequate access to healthy, affordable food and lack of variety are noted in food insecure households. More frequent consumption of high-fat fast foods, also associated with food insecurity, leads to decreased consumption of nutrient-dense foods such as lean meats, dairy, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Eating fewer family meals and breakfast meals is likewise associated with food-insecure children (Bruening, MacLehose, Loth, Story & Neumak-Sztainer, 2012) .  \nBreakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, yet children, adolescents and adults skip breakfast on a routine basis. This habit of breakfast skipping is related to weight gain, higher body mass index, and obesity (Leidy, Ortinau, Douglas, & Hoertel, 2013) . Kaisari, Yannakoulia and Panagiotakos (2013) concluded that there is an inverse relationship between eating frequency and overweight/obesity in children and adolescents. Children who eat breakfast perform better, exhibit more energy and demonstrate improved behavior and attentiveness (McIndoo, n.d.) . Benefits for adult  \nbreakfast eaters also show decreased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. There are also advantages of breakfast for boosting metabolism, improving mood, aiding in weight control, adding fiber, and nutrients to daily intake, among others (Schaeffer, 2011) .  \nIn looking close to home, the Mississippi Delta region of Arkansas has a large underserved population in terms of poverty, education, and food insecurity. Thirty percent of children in Arkansas are overweight or obese (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012) . These children are at risk for poor nutrition. Practical interventions, such as nutrition education, dietary counseling, parenting skills, and behavior strategies are recommended to improve the diets of young children in an effort to prevent obesity (Benjamin Neelon & Briley, 2011) .  \nSuch recommendations provided a starting point for three faculty members in the nursing and health professions department at a southern university to develop a program and work with area parents and children on incorporating healthy breakfast habits. The purpose of our innovative nutrition education program called “Breakfast Blitz,” was to promote healthy eating through good nutrition. This program targeted families with young children in an effort to improve weight status and the quality of the household diet, particularly at the morning meal, reducing the risk for major chronic disease. The program was offered at the child development center on the university campus, which provided an ideal setting to intervene with a high-risk target audience and impact the chronic problems that exist in the region.  \nTwo Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, each board certified in diabetes management, and a Registered Dietitian served as the inter-professional teaching staff. The progra","cbCaiou0uRt0ORCl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiou0uRt0ORCl","pdf",946608,"English","# Breakfast Blitz: An Innovative Nutrition Education Program\n## Background: Childhood obesity and food insecurity\n## Rationale for breakfast-focused interventions\n## Program development and teaching staff\n## Target audience and setting","[{\"question\":\"Why does the program focus on breakfast for preventing childhood obesity?\",\"answer\":\"Breakfast skipping is linked with weight gain, higher BMI, and obesity. 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