Relationship between Breakfast Intake and Short-term Memory, Learning Achievement in Elementary School Children
| Autor: | Li-Hsueh Chen, 陳麗雪 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 100 Background：Eating breakfast provides energy for the brain and improves learning. Many research supported children who skip breakfast are unlikely to attend and concentrate on the teacher’s lecture in the morning session because they are hungry. In Taiwan, there have been few studies regarding the relationship between breakfast consumption and academic performance in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between breakfast intake and short-term memory, learning achievement in elementary school children. Methods：The participants were fourth, fifth, and sixth graders （aged 10~12 years） in an elementary school in Taichung. The participants completed questionnaires on breakfast consumption patterns, followed by short-term memory tests with professional psychological test assessment staff. The participants’ Chinese and math grades at school were also obtained. Results：The results showed that 88% of participants consumed breakfasts on a regular basis, and these participants demonstrated significantly superior math performances compared to those who did not consume breakfast regularly. Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-12, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber content of breakfast had a significant positive correlation with participants’ short-term memory performances. Vitamin B-12, magnesium, and phosphorus consumption and content also had a significant positive correlation with their Chinese and math grades. Conclusions：The participants consumed breakfast regularly were significantly and positively related to their short-term memory score as well as Chinese and math grades. This research supports children would benefit from the habit of eating breakfast every day. |
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