Which of the following accurately describes how hunger affects behavior in children?

a. Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch.
b. Children who skip breakfast typically make up the nutrient deficits at later meals.
c. Midmorning snacks improve classroom performance all the way to lunchtime.
d. Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, they tend to perform well on tasks requiring concentration.
e. Hunger’s short-term effects on behavior are well researched, but there is little evidence regarding its long-term effects.


Answer: C

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