The Influence of Having Breakfast on Cognitive Performance and Mood in 13 to 20 Year Old High School Students: Results of a Crossover Trial
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According to a crossover trial involving 104 high school students aged 13 to 20, breakfast consumption has a positive, short-term influence on cognitive functioning and self-reported alertness. This critical first meal of the day affects alertness and can improve memory in certain subsets of adolescents.