Impact of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Behaviour and Academic Achievements in Pupils
| Autor: | Vilija Dabriegaitė, Vilma Dudonienė, Daiva Imbrasienė, Rolandas Kesminas |
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| Jazyk: | English<br />Lithuanian |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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| Zdroj: | Reabilitacijos Mokslai: Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija, Vol 1, Iss 8 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2029-3194 2538-8673 |
| DOI: | 10.33607/rmske.v1i8.851 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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