One out of every six fifth-graders doesn't eat breakfast, and older children are much more likely to skip the most important meal of the day.  Is your child one of them?  Children who eat breakfast are more alert than those who don't and they perform better in school.  They are also more creative and energetic.  Children who skip breakfast have trouble concentrating and are absent and tardy more often.  Breakfast helps children get a jump start on the nutrients they need for the day.  Traditional breakfast foods such as cereal toast and fruit are rich in nutrients.  But so are other more creative foods, such as pizza or tacos, for breakfast.