Student Nutrition :: Healthy Eating in Difficult Economic Times

Have you recently had a change in your economic situation? Do you have children who are enrolled in the Mansfield Independent School District? If you have answered, "yes" to both of these questions, the MISD Student Nutrition Department can help. Mansfield ISD participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. We are proud to offer meal benefits to any student whose family qualifies. To participate in the program, the qualifications are based on family size and income. If you would like to see if your family qualifies, please contact our office and we will be glad to assist you.

Breakfast: The Benefits are Tremendous

Numerous studies have proven that breakfast consumption is an important factor in the nutritional well being of children, adolescents and young adults. The long-term benefits include contributions to optimal physical growth and cognitive development, yet only a small percentage of children eat breakfast daily.

One study from the Kellogg's Nutrition University suggests that students who consistently eat school breakfast received higher grades, were less likely to be described as depressed, anxious or hyperactive by teachers and improved their school attendance and punctuality.

MISD Student Nutrition is committed to serving a quality, healthy and nutritious start to the day at all campuses. Breakfast is the most important meal of every day.