The Effect Healthy Balanced Diet On The Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students

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Ain Shams University, Faculty of Education, Bachelor of Science and Education program, (preparatory and secondary), in Biological And Geological Sciences Department (English)

10.21608/aash.2025.458249

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This study investigates the effect of a healthy balanced diet on the academic achievement of secondary school
students. Given the well-established involvement of nutrition in cognitive development and mental
performance, the research examines the relationship between students' dietary habits and their academic
achievement. The study was conducted on April 6th and 7th, 2025, at Martyr Major General Tariq Al-Marjawi
School, using an online questionnaire distributed to 77 students. The questionnaire consisted of 10 items
assessing students' eating behaviours, vitamin and nutrient intake, hydration habits, and awareness of diet's
academic benefits. Academic achievement was categorized based on previous semester grades into Excellent,
Moderate, or Weak. Statistical analysis using logistic regression test showed that 9 out of 10 dietary behaviors
had a statistically significant association with higher academic performance (p < 0.05), including the consumption
of protein-rich foods, fruits and vegetables, vitamin-rich foods, and proper hydration. Notably, students who
practiced healthier dietary habits were significantly more likely to attain higher academic grades, with odds ratios
ranging from 1.17 to 1.5. The findings confirm a strongly positive correlation between nutrition and academic
outcomes, stressing the necessity for improved nutritional awareness and dietary practices among adolescents.
 Therefore, it is recommended that educational institutions and policymakers to spread awareness about balanced
diets in order to enhance students’ academic performance.

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