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Chickadee 11 Nutritious food and water are super important for learning. Here's why: * Brain food! Eating fruits, vegetables, and proteins like beans or lean meat can improve your memory and concentration. * Energy boosters! Snacks like bananas and granola bars give you strength to play. * Bone builders! Foods like Greek yogurt and sweet potatoes are good for your bones and muscles. * Cold busters! Eating broccoli and apples helps your immune system fight off germs. Food for Thought Food for Thought Some schools have lunch and snack programs. Ask your grown-up to find out what is available at your school! Food Programs In Vinh, Vietnam, many kids go home to eat lunch. A main dish is gà xáo sà, chicken that is cooked with lemongrass and served with white rice. Lunch typically comes with a green veggie called morning glory, also known as water spinach, that is stir- fried with garlic and fish sauce. Vietnam Vietnam Send Us! Draw a picture of your favourite school lunch and tell us about it! (Address page 31.)