What are some ways that you can assist students receiving enough magnesium in their diet in the serving line? 1.
Encourage students to participate in school breakfast, lunch, and/or snack programs. Breakfast, especially, has been shown to improve behavior and increase attention. If students are missing/skipping meals, they are missing out on a great opportunity to consume magnesium. Serving whole grain foods! Whole grains and fortified cereals can be great sources of magnesium. Provide fruit and vegetable variety in the serving lines. Giving students options to choose from a variety encourages them to branch out and try new things! Allow students to “try it out” before purchasing or allow students to trade a fruit or vegetable if they do not like it. Educate your students! Instructional signage teaching students about the nutrients your body needs may encourage magnesium rich and other nutrient rich foods. Help your students make the connection that high magnesium foods, such as beans, can have so many positive effects on their brain health and physical strength.
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https://www.eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/minerals/magnesium
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
https://calolive.org/giving-kids-a-nutritional-edge-with-brain-foods/
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