he number of times the students were tardy (Neeland, 1993). However, in a teachers survey taken by Mary Ragno, participants indicated that the School Breakfast Program had a significant influence on children’s behavior, enhancing attention and alertness, energy, motivation, concentration and self-discipline (Ragno, 1994). Significant influences in a student’s behavior vary greatly. Each student is a unique individual and things influence him or her differently.In conclusion the benefits and drawbacks to a federally sponsored USDA School Breakfast Program are wide and vary greatly in their differences. If School District X feels that the benefits will outweigh the drawbacks, then they should participate in the program. However, if they feel that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits, they should not participate. The sole reason for participation in the program should be based on the individual needs of the district and those of the children concerned. ...
