This week is a very important one in schools across Florida.

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT, is now underway, and parents can help by starting your child's day off right.

Nancy Babin with On the Coast Magazine said, “We've all heard it before - breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After abstaining from food all night, the morning meal is meant to "break the fast" and reload your body with the energy it needs to get through the day.”

It’s especially important during testing weeks.

"Children who eat a good breakfast every morning tend to concentrate better at school, and therefore are apt to learn better. Some claim that breakfast can contribute to better attendance, fewer tardies, and higher test scores."

Studies also suggest there's a lower chance of childhood obesity in kids who eat breakfast.

"By making sure children have a morning meal, you help them spread out their caloric intake throughout the day, thereby reducing the likelihood of overeating later in the day."

Mornings can be hectic, so plan ahead to make sure your kids get a good breakfast, and if you're on the go, smoothies taste great, are packed with nutrients, and are quick to make and take with you!