¹Lcda. Ketty Roselina Márquez Jama, Ing. ¹Gema Viviana Carvajal Zambrano. PhD.

^1,2Universidad Laica “Eloy Alfaro” de Manabí Bahía de Caráquez/Ecuador

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i3n06

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ABSTRACT

When people choose their daily food, they are influenced by the media and their immediate environment. Therefore, maintaining a healthy diet is essential for positively affecting various aspects of life, including academic performance. This article aims to determine the impact of nutrition on the academic performance of seventh-year students at Manuel Cedeño Basic School in the Maluco community of Cojimíes parish, Pedernales canton. The primary purpose is to analyze the relationship between nutrition and academic performance, identify factors affecting student performance, and propose ways to improve it through proper nutrition. The methodology involved the analytical method to analyze survey data and represent results quantitatively. A survey instrument was developed and applied to 16 students and six teachers, enabling qualitative and quantitative analysis. Based on the survey results, recommendations were formulated regarding adequate nutrition to enhance academic performance. Topics include nutritional needs, essential nutrients, daily dietary requirements, food groups in the nutritional pyramid, and the importance of physical activity.

KEYWORDS:

nutrition, food, eating habits, academic performance

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