Impact of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Behaviour and Academic Achievements in Pupils

Nutrition is the main component of children's health. In order to be completely healthy children need good nutrition and substantial physical activity [1]. Nutritional habits acquired in childhood and adolescence are maintained during adulthood. Scientists emphasize breakfast eating because bre...

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Main Authors: Vilija Dabriegaitė (Author), Vilma Dudonienė (Author), Daiva Imbrasienė (Author), Rolandas Kesminas (Author)
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Udgivet: Lithuanian Sports University, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Nutrition is the main component of children's health. In order to be completely healthy children need good nutrition and substantial physical activity [1]. Nutritional habits acquired in childhood and adolescence are maintained during adulthood. Scientists emphasize breakfast eating because breakfast ensures attention-concentration, memory and school achievements during morning sessions [2]. Eating breakfast provides energy for the brain and improves learning. Poor nutrition is associated with poor academic achievements. Under-nutrition has negative effect on pupils' behaviour, attendance of lessons and even behaviour in adulthood [3]. Nutrition of pupils should be well-balanced and variable, offering more fresh fruit, whole grains and a greater variety of vegetables [4]. It is recommended to reduce levels of fat and sodium and increase fiber [5], and in the first part of day to drink more fresh water in order to improve attention and behaviour [2]. The aim was establish the interrelationship between nutrition, behaviour and academic achievements in pupils. Conclusions. Breakfast is an essential meal in pupils' day; regular habit of eating breakfast has beneficial influence on attentionconcentration, memory and school achievements. Well-balanced pupils' nutrition decreases antisocial and aggressive behaviour. Physical activity reduces manifestation of negative emotions and stress in pupils. Keywords: physical activity, nutrition, behaviour, academic achievements.
Emne beskrivelse:10.33607/rmske.v1i8.851
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