When the school bell rings, family stress rises, and often at the center of that stress is food.

Whether it's making sure everyone gets what they need to be fueled for the day, if they like the food, and everything in between, it can be quite a lot.

The key to avoiding this stress is planning in advance and making sure no meal is skipped.

"The body is waking up on empty, and so we need those little brains to be fueled to pay attention to teachers during the school day," said registered dietitian Leslie Bonci, founder of Active Eating Advice.

So that first meal sets the stage for the day.

"It allows you to concentrate and be fully present, to be engaged," added Laura Zervos, another registered dietitian.

Zervos and Bonci said to target getting in some protein, fiber, and produce.

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