SFDA stresses need to provide students with a balanced breakfast

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has highlighted the critical role a balanced breakfast plays for students as schools in Saudi Arabia prepare to resume classes on Sunday, Aug. 23, signaling the start of the new academic term. The SFDA stressed that a nutritious and wholesome breakfast supplies children with the vital energy and essential nutrients required to aid their growth, academic performance, physical activity, and focus, especially with the return to education.

In its directives for the commencement of the school year, the SFDA outlined that breakfast equips children with the energy and nutrients necessary for growth, learning, and physical activity. The authority also pointed out that adding fruits and vegetables to breakfast enhances dietary diversity by providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that promote healthy development and overall wellness.

The SFDA advised that breakfast should consist of milk or dairy products, whole grains, a protein source, fruits or vegetables, and a moderate amount of healthy fats.