Relationship between diet and academic performance of high school students

Adonis Breznica

Session

Nursing and Medical Sciences

Description

Introduction: Food has a great impact on our health and performance, especially in the case of students at school. Studies have shown that a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals can improve brain function and cognitive abilities in students. On the other hand, lack of proper nutrition and consumption of junk food can negatively affect concentration and academic performance. In this context, it is important to understand how nutritional factors influence the school success of students.

Objective: The objective of our research is to understand and analyze the relationship between diet and academic performance of students at High School. Given that nutrition is a crucial factor in individuals' well-being and overall functioning, we aim to determine how dietary habits can impact students' academic success. Through careful surveying and analysis of the collected data, we seek to identify possible connections and relationships between dietary preferences, daily eating habits, and students' academic performance..

Methodology: For this study, we included a sample of 90 participants from UBT High School. The selection criteria for this sample were that students had to be enrolled in this school and agree to participate in the research. This sample represented a wide range of students, including both genders, various levels of academic success, and diverse dietary preferences. The use of a limited sample allowed us to gather significant data and draw substantial conclusions regarding the relationship between diet and academic performance .

Results: In this study, the influence of diet and various factors on students' academic performance was explored. The questions focused on eating habits, feelings of fatigue, concentration during classes, the impact of diet on academic performance, and students' perception of their own performance. In the first question, students were asked about their fatigue or lack of energy during school hours. The results showed that 35.6% of students often feel very tired, while 26.7% feel tired frequently. This indicates that a significant portion of students experience fatigue during school hours, which can impact their academic performance. The second question investigated concentration during classes. The results showed that 20% of students have significant difficulties in maintaining focus during lessons. This factor can also have a negative impact on students' ability to acquire and retain information during learning. The third question focused on the influence of diet on academic performance. The results showed that 44.4% of students believe that making changes in their diet can somewhat impact their academic performance. This response highlights the awareness among students about the potential link between nutrition and academic success.

Recommendation: Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended to promote healthy dietary habits among students at High School to enhance their academic performance. Educating and raising awareness among students about the importance of healthy nutrition and creating a supportive food environment at school can yield long-term results by improving cognitive abilities and concentration.

Keywords:

Diet;Academic performance;Students;High school; Dietary habits

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-95-6

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

28-10-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

29-10-2023 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.228

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Relationship between diet and academic performance of high school students

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Introduction: Food has a great impact on our health and performance, especially in the case of students at school. Studies have shown that a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals can improve brain function and cognitive abilities in students. On the other hand, lack of proper nutrition and consumption of junk food can negatively affect concentration and academic performance. In this context, it is important to understand how nutritional factors influence the school success of students.

Objective: The objective of our research is to understand and analyze the relationship between diet and academic performance of students at High School. Given that nutrition is a crucial factor in individuals' well-being and overall functioning, we aim to determine how dietary habits can impact students' academic success. Through careful surveying and analysis of the collected data, we seek to identify possible connections and relationships between dietary preferences, daily eating habits, and students' academic performance..

Methodology: For this study, we included a sample of 90 participants from UBT High School. The selection criteria for this sample were that students had to be enrolled in this school and agree to participate in the research. This sample represented a wide range of students, including both genders, various levels of academic success, and diverse dietary preferences. The use of a limited sample allowed us to gather significant data and draw substantial conclusions regarding the relationship between diet and academic performance .

Results: In this study, the influence of diet and various factors on students' academic performance was explored. The questions focused on eating habits, feelings of fatigue, concentration during classes, the impact of diet on academic performance, and students' perception of their own performance. In the first question, students were asked about their fatigue or lack of energy during school hours. The results showed that 35.6% of students often feel very tired, while 26.7% feel tired frequently. This indicates that a significant portion of students experience fatigue during school hours, which can impact their academic performance. The second question investigated concentration during classes. The results showed that 20% of students have significant difficulties in maintaining focus during lessons. This factor can also have a negative impact on students' ability to acquire and retain information during learning. The third question focused on the influence of diet on academic performance. The results showed that 44.4% of students believe that making changes in their diet can somewhat impact their academic performance. This response highlights the awareness among students about the potential link between nutrition and academic success.

Recommendation: Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended to promote healthy dietary habits among students at High School to enhance their academic performance. Educating and raising awareness among students about the importance of healthy nutrition and creating a supportive food environment at school can yield long-term results by improving cognitive abilities and concentration.