Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated health and nutrition issues affecting academic involvement of Adult learners in literacy programme in Kogi State, Nigeria. The specific purpose of the study was: to ascertain the extent health and nutrition affect academic involvement of adult learners in literacy programmes in Kogi State Nigeria.
 
 MATERIALS & METHOD: The design for the study was a descriptive survey design. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data which wereanalysed using mean scores and standard deviation while t-test statistic was used to test the hypothesis that guided the study.
 
 RESULTS: Results of the analysis showed among others health and nutrition issues such as chronic illness, poor nutrition and hunger affect academic involvement of adult learners. The results also showed that unhealthy adult learners do not feel happy in class during lessons or learning activities. 
 
 CONCLUSION: Based on the finding, it was concluded that health and nutrition have some level of relationship with adult learners’ academic involvement to a high extent.
Highlights
Nutrition has been associated in one way or another with health or illness
Results of the analysis showed among others health and nutrition issues such as chronic illness, poor nutrition and hunger affect academic involvement of adult learners
Based on the finding, it was concluded that health and nutrition have some level of relationship with adult learners’ academic involvement to a high extent
Summary
Nutrition has been associated in one way or another with health or illness. The satisfactory intake of good food by people is essential for the maintenance of tissue structure and body functions. According to Ahuekire (2003), chronic illnesses arising from prolonged poor diets and nutrition constitute a potential obstacle to academic success. Nutrition and food choices range in quality from healthy and beneficial to poor and potentially harmful categories. According to Linus (2003), proper nutrition is essential for normal cognition. He stated that a healthy diet that is low in fat and high in essential nutrients reduces the risk of memory loss, helps prevents stroke and boosts alertness
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