The Effect Healthy Balanced Diet On The Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students | ||
| البحوث التطبيقية في العلوم والانسانيات | ||
| Volume 2, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 106-125 PDF (1.48 M) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/aash.2025.458249 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sara Soliman Ramadan; Sara Shrief Said; Soad Mohamed Sadek; Salma Mohsen Rashad; Sohila Hussien Badr; Sawsan Gamal Abdalaa; Shrouk Ahmed Fathy; Aziza Mohamed Mohamed El Wessemy | ||
| Ain Shams University, Faculty of Education, Bachelor of Science and Education program, (preparatory and secondary), in Biological And Geological Sciences Department (English) | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study investigates the effect of a healthy balanced diet on the academic achievement of secondary school students. Given the well-established involvement of nutrition in cognitive development and mental performance, the research examines the relationship between students' dietary habits and their academic achievement. The study was conducted on April 6th and 7th, 2025, at Martyr Major General Tariq Al-Marjawi School, using an online questionnaire distributed to 77 students. The questionnaire consisted of 10 items assessing students' eating behaviours, vitamin and nutrient intake, hydration habits, and awareness of diet's academic benefits. Academic achievement was categorized based on previous semester grades into Excellent, Moderate, or Weak. Statistical analysis using logistic regression test showed that 9 out of 10 dietary behaviors had a statistically significant association with higher academic performance (p < 0.05), including the consumption of protein-rich foods, fruits and vegetables, vitamin-rich foods, and proper hydration. Notably, students who practiced healthier dietary habits were significantly more likely to attain higher academic grades, with odds ratios ranging from 1.17 to 1.5. The findings confirm a strongly positive correlation between nutrition and academic outcomes, stressing the necessity for improved nutritional awareness and dietary practices among adolescents. Therefore, it is recommended that educational institutions and policymakers to spread awareness about balanced diets in order to enhance students’ academic performance. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Balanced diet; student achievement; dietary habits; secondary-stage student | ||
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