Impairment of memory consolidation and memory performance is a risk factor for learning difficulties and poor academic progress . Thus, a diet of poor nutritional value may compromise students’ ability to perform well in school. Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, mostly conducted in developed countries, have examined the relationship between diet and school grades , as well as the relationship between diet and performance on standardized academic tests . Results collectively suggest that better educational outcomes are associated with regular consumption of nutritious breakfasts, lower intake of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, and maintaining a healthy diet .