Investigating The Effect of Nutritional Status of Primary School Children on Their Physical Development and School Performanc

Abstract

It is a proven fact in many studies that healthy, regular and proper nutrition is essential for growth and development in children. The factors affecting this situation are the socio- economic conditions, intake of breast milk, the ratio of nutrient components, and many other factors such as meal patterns. The duration intake of breast milk takes place within this interaction. The aim of the study is to compare the frequency of nutrition with the anthropometric measurements of children in public and private schools between 7-10 age group in approximately 300 students in the provinces of Ankara and Istanbul. Survey data were collected from the children attending the research under the supervision of their parents and teachers. In addition, the anthropometric measurements of the children, the infirmary in the school and the nursing staff under the supervision of the school and the appropriate conditions were made by the researcher. With the control of the teachers, five students with the highest grade point average and the last five students with lower levels of achievement were identified. Weight and height percentile curves of children in private schools were found to be significantly different when compared to those in public schools. The reason for this is that as the socioeconomic level increases in developing countries, the proportion of healthy eating ratios is inversely proportional. No significant difference was found between school types and body mass indexes. In addition, the relationship with breast milk was also investigated and no significant difference was found. It is considered that the reason for this is that the number of samples should be increased. and further studies are needed.