scholarly journals Breakfast habits, nutritional status and their relationship with academic performance in elementary school students of Tehran, Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Soheilipour ◽  
Hamid Salehiniya ◽  
Mostafa Farajpour.kh ◽  
Mohadeseh Pishgahroudsari
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Breakfast Consumption

Background. The aim of this study was to examine the breakfast habits, nutritional status and their relationship with academic performance in primary school students in Tehran, Iran.Method. In this cross-sectional study 829 primary school children were included. Child Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated based on the objective measures of height and weight as well as adjusted for age and gender. Data on Breakfast habits and academic performance were collected by a valid checklist. For data analysis we used Chi-squared and Fisher's exact test using SPSS software, version 11.5; statistical significance was assumed if p-value is below the 0.05Results. The average breakfast consumption per week was 5.5 times (days) with a standard deviation of 2.9. Based on the results, 30.9 % of participants did not consume full breakfast (six times or less) and 69.1 % had a complete one. In terms of academic grade level, 88.4 % of the participants were in a high level, 10.3 % in appropriate conditions and only 1.3 % of the respondents required more effort (inappropriate).There was no significant correlation between breakfast consumption and academic status (p=0.73), nutritional status of the participants according to the academic performance status Individuals showed no statistically significant relationship (P=0.9).Conclusion. Unlike previous studies, this study revealed no correlation between the academic grade level of elementary students with nutritional status and breakfast habits. It is suggested that according to the qualitative school scoring method, future studies are needed to assessing the students' academic performance. Other parameters will be considered in addition to the average in order to provide a better perspective of students' academic performance. 

FAKTOR-FAKTOR PENYEBAB GAKY DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN STATUS GIZI ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 36 SINGGALANG TANAH DATAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
RAHMITA YANTI
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
School Children ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorder ◽  
P Value

The main nutritional problems facing the Indonesian government one of Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). West Sumatra province found the prevalence of enlarged adenoids school children is still high which ranges from 12% -44,1% and Total Goiter Rate also high in the coastal region. This study aims to determine the factors cause iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) and relationship to nutritional status of primary school children 36 Singgalang Tanah Datar.This type of research is Case Control. The study population are the all of primary school children 36 Singgalang Tanah Datar, aged 9-12 years who suffered goiter examined palpation. The sample consisted of 30 cases and 30 controls. Sampling was done by purposive sampling technique. Data were processed using univariate, bivariate with chisquare test.The research results revealed there is relationship IDD to nutritional status of primary school children 36 Singgalang Tanah Datar (p = 0,034 (95% CI: 1,2 to 11,4)), an related of iodine intake (p = 0,016 (95% CI: 1,5 -14,4)), goitrogenik intake (p = 0,039 (95% CI: 1,2-9,9)), the quality of salt (p = 0,038 (95% CI: 1,2 to 10,2)), socioeconomic status (p = 0,02 (95% CI: 1,4-11,8), and the level of parents knowledge (p = 0,039 (95% CI: 1,2 to 9,9)) with iodine deficiency disorder. While variable which is not related to iodine deficiency disorder is the parents education level p = 0,77 (p value> 0,05)This study concluded that there is relationship IDD to nutritional status and there are relationship iodine intake, goitrogenik, salt quality, socioeconomic status, and level of knowledge of parent with iodine deficiency disorder. Need for nutrition counseling conducted by the health promotion officers regularly about the importance of the use of iodized salt for children's growth and nutrition education in the family menu processing so as to improve the nutritional status of children at the household levelKeywords : Iodine deficiency disorder, nutritional status, school children

scholarly journals A study on nutritional status among primary school children and related co-morbidities in peri urban rural setting of India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Bhoir ◽  
Swati M. Patki ◽  
Manoj B. Patki ◽  
Jidnyasa Bhoir
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Size Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Rural

Background: Objective of the research was to study the nutritional status of children and related co-morbidities among primary school children in peri-urban rural setting of Thane district of Maharashtra.Methods: A cross sectional study with primary data collection from government primary school in peri-urban rural setting was conducted with total study duration of one year. Children between 6 and 12 years were included in study from primary school. Schools selected using lottery system and all children present on day on examination were included. Sample size estimation by formula n=4pq/l2 which was 336, but study enrolled 402 children. Anthropometric data (BMI) was analyzed using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel, statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS)-17, differential and inferential statistics calculated and represented using tables and charts. Chi square test was used for statistical significance and finding association with various factors.Results: The prevalence of overweight (≥85th percentile) among children was 20.83% (male), 20.95% (female) and prevalence of obesity (>95th percentile) was 14.06 % (male), 17.62% (female). Prevalence of underweight was 4.17 % (male), 4.29% (female). Female children were at greater risk of being overweight and obese.Conclusions: Childhood obesity is a problem in peri-urban rural Thane and requires timely intervention for its control.

Nutritional status of primary school children: Association with intelligence quotient and academic performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 208-213
Author(s):  
U.C. Akubuilo ◽  
K.K. Iloh ◽  
J.U. Onu ◽  
O.N. Iloh ◽  
A.C. Ubesie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Primary School Children

scholarly journals Actividad física, condición física y estatus nutricional en escolares de 8 a 12 años. Physical activity, physical fitness and nutritional status in schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro J Juan Tarraga Lopez ◽  
Eliseo Garcia Canto ◽  
Pedro Luis Rodriguez garcia ◽  
Juan Jose Perez Soto ◽  
Andres Rosa Guillamon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educación Primaria

ResumenIntroducción: La evaluación de distintos parámetros de salud se presenta indispensable en edades tempranas para iniciar actuaciones preventivas desde la infancia.Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre condición física (CF) relacionada con la salud, actividad física (AF) habitual y estatus nutricional en una muestra de escolares de educación primaria de 8-12 años.Metodo: Se trata de un estudio de tipo descriptivo relacional, y de carácter transversal. Para la evaluación de la CF se empleó la Batería ALPHA-Fitness basada en la evidencia, mientras que para la estimación de la AF los escolares completaron el test corto de AF, Krece-Plus, del mismo modo se emplearía el índice de calidad de la dieta o Índice KIDMED para observar su estatus nutricional.Todos los análisis se realizaron con el programa estadístico SPSS (v.15.0 de SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, EE.UU.) fijándose el nivel de significación en p<0,05.Resultados: Se evaluaron 298 escolares de educación primaria (159 mujeres). La edad media fue de 9,54 ± 1,31. Durante la investigación, ninguno de los participantes presentaba dolor o lesiones musculares u osteo-articulares. Los escolares con un nivel superior de CF-ALPHA se asociaban de manera directa con índices superiores de calidad de la dieta. Un nivel alto de CF-ALPHA se relacionaba con niveles de AF más altos. Asimismo, un índice elevado de calidad de la dieta, se asoció de manera directa con un mayor nivel de AF.Conclusión: Todos los centros educativos deberían implementar planes de fomento de AF y concienciación nutricional para mejorar la condición física y salud general del alumnado.AbstractIntroduction: The evaluation of several health parameters appears essential to start early preventive action from childhood on.Objective: Analyze the relationship between physical fitness (PF) related to health, regular physical activity (PA) and nutritional status in a sample of primary school children aged 8-12.Methodology: Study descriptive relational and transversal. To evaluate the PF was used the ALPHA-Fitness battery based on evidence, whereas for estimating the PA, the schoolchildren completed the Krece-Plus PA short test, as for the evaluation of the nutritional status was used the diet quality index or KIDMED index diet. All analyzes were performed using the SPSS statistical program (v.15.0 of SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA), setting the significance level at p <0.05.Results:  We evaluated 298 primary school students (159 women). The mean age was 9.54 ± 1.31. During the investigation, none of the participants had muscle or osteoarticular pain or lesions.Schoolchildren with higher level of PF-ALPHA were directly associated with higher rates of diet quality. A high level of PF-ALPHA was related to higher levels of PA. Moreover, a high rate of diet quality was directly associated with a higher level of PA. Conclusions: Schools should implement programs to promote nutritional awareness and PA to improve the schoolchildren fitness and general health.

scholarly journals Nutritional status of primary school students and its association on academic performance in north-central Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tigist Eniyew ◽  
Fikirtemariam Abebe ◽  
Debela Gela ◽  
Agezegn Asegid ◽  
Dawit Tiruneh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Nutrition ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background: Under-nutrition is a fundamental factor which resulted in delayed cognitive development and underachievement of academic performance later in children’s life at school. The extent of under-nutrition in Ethiopia has been established well but there are insufficient evidences about its relationship with the educational achievement of school-age children. Objective : To assess the correlation of nutritional status with academic performance among public primary school children Method: - An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted over 399 primary school children in Debre-Tabor Town, Amhara Regional State North-Central Ethiopia, 2018 after selecting them with simple random sampling. The nutritional status was assessed using the anthropometric measurement of WHO 2007 reference as Height for Age Z-score (HAZ), Weight for Age Z-score (WAZ) and Body Mass Index for Age Z-score (BAZ). Academic performance was assessed by calculating two semesters of overall subjects’ average score. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation test, and linear regression were used for statistical analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 and nutritional status was analyzed using WHO AnthroPlus version 1.0.4 (5-19 years). Result: - Almost half of study participants were male 209(52%), 291(73%) comes from married family, and 177(44%) were comes from family having more than five members. The mean age of the study participants were 11.85. The prevalence of stunting, wasting, underweight and overweight was 22%, 32.4%, 24.3%, and 1.3% respectively. The prevalence of any form of malnutrition was 56.14% and the mean academic performance for study participants was 71.65(±12.63 SD). There was a statistically significant positive relationship between academic achievement and HAZ. Age of child and absenteeism were associated negatively while attending preschool, the type of head of the house, and having breakfast habits associated positively with the educational achievement of the study participants. Conclusion:- The prevalence of under-nutrition among study participants was high. Considering the correlation of absenteeism, skipping breakfast, having preschool education and HAZ, nutritional interventions should be considered at prenatal, infancy and preschool period to sustain positive impact and reducing negative factors. Key Terms: Nutritional status, Academic performance, primary school, child1.

Effects of Nutritional Status on Academic Performance of Malaysian Primary School Children

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Z. Anuar Zaini ◽  
C.T. Lim ◽  
W.Y. Low ◽  
F. Harun
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
School Children ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Intellectual Performance ◽  
Expectant Mothers

Numerous factors are known to affect the academic performance of students. These include prenatal conditions, birth conditions, postnatal events, nutritional, socio-economic factors and environmental factors. This paper examines the nutritional status and its relationship with academic performance of 9-10 years old primary school children recruited randomly in Selangor, Malaysia. A standard self-administered questionnaire was utilized to obtain pertinent information and a face-to-face interview was also conducted with the parents. Results of the academic performances were extracted from the students' report cards. The intellectual performance was assessed using Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices. Physical examination was also conducted on these students by doctors. Overall 1,405 students and 1,317 parents responded to the survey. Of these 83.6% were Malays, 11.6% Indians, and 4.2% Chinese. The majority of them (82.9%) were from urban areas. The female: male ratio was 51:49; mean age was 9.71 years. The mean height and weight were 32.3 kg and 135.2 cm respectively. Their mean BMI was 17.42 kg/cm 2, with 0.9% underweight, 76.3% normal BMI, 16.3% overweight, and 6.3% obese. Academic performance was significantly correlated with breast feeding, income and educational level of their parents, BMI, and whether they have been taking breakfast. There was a weak correlation between presence of anaemia and intellectual performance. Improving the socio-economic status of the parents will lend a helping hand in the academic performance of the students. Since breast feeding is associated with better academic and intellectual performance it must be emphasized, particularly to expectant mothers in the antenatal clinics. Asia Pac J Public Health 2005; 17(2): 81-87.

scholarly journals Nutritional status among primary school students and its association on academic performance in north-central Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tigist Eniyew ◽  
Fikirtemariam Abebe ◽  
Debela Gela ◽  
Agezegn Asegid ◽  
Dawit Tiruneh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Nutrition ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background: Under-nutrition is a fundamental factor which resulted in delayed cognitive development and underachievement of academic performance later in children’s life at school. The extent of under-nutrition in Ethiopia has been established well but there are insufficient evidences about its relationship with the educational achievement of school-age children.Objective: To assess the correlation of nutritional status with academic performance among public primary school children Method: - An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted over 399 primary school children in Debre-Tabor Town, Amhara Regional State North-Central Ethiopia, 2018 after selecting them with simple random sampling. The nutritional status was assessed using the anthropometric measurement of WHO 2007 reference as Height for Age Z-score (HAZ), Weight for Age Z-score (WAZ) and Body Mass Index for Age Z-score (BAZ). Academic performance was assessed by calculating two semesters of overall subjects’ average score. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation test, and linear regression were used for statistical analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 and nutritional status was analyzed using WHO AnthroPlus version 1.0.4 (5-19 years).Result: - Almost half of study participants were male 209(52%), 291(73%) from married family, and 177(44%) were comes from family having more than five members. The mean age of the study participants were 11.85. The prevalence of stunting, wasting, underweight and overweight was 22%, 32.4%, 24.3%, and 1.3% respectively. The prevalence of any form of malnutrition was 56.14% and the mean academic performance for study participants was 71.65(±12.63 SD). There was a statistically significant positive relationship between academic achievement and HAZ. Age of child and absenteeism were associated negatively while attending preschool, the type of head of the house, and having breakfast habits associated positively with the educational achievement of the study participants.Conclusion:-The prevalence of under-nutrition among study participants was high. Considering the correlation of absenteeism, skipping breakfast, having preschool education and HAZ, nutritional interventions should be considered at prenatal, infancy and preschool period to sustain positive impact and reducing negative factors.

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