Eat right to stay healthy, say health experts

Pupils sharing their thoughts on nutrition. — Photos: SAMUEL ONG/The Star

NO matter how groggy your child may be in the morning, skipping breakfast should not be an option as this results in a mid-morning energy slump.

MyBreakfast Study – Malaysia’s first comprehensive nationwide study on breakfast habits involving 8,705 schoolchildren – revealed that children who consumed malted beverages tend to have higher levels of physical activity and that a large proportion of them were found to meet the recommended nutrient intake for total energy intake compared to non-consumers.