The effect of eating habits’ quality on scholastic performance in Turkish adolescents

Although evidence associates scholastic performance with quality of eating habits, information on this topic is limited in Turkey, which is why Kristo and her group (2020) conducted this study involving students aged 14-17 from 29 different cities in Turkey to evaluate the impact of eating habits quality of high-school students in Turkey on the Scholastic Aptitude Standardised Examination (TEOG) scores. A dietary habits survey was developed, validated and distributed online, Eating Habits Score (EHS) was calculated using a validated scoring system, and Family Affluence Score (FAS) was used to categorise the students by financial standing (low, medium, high). Based on the data of 298 participants, a significant positive correlation was identified between EHS, FAS, and success rate of the students (as indicated by TEOG scores). The researchers state the need for more research in this subject, especially observational studies, to determine appropriate strategies and policies aimed at improving nutritional habit, scholastic performance and general health. [NPID: performance, Turkey, scholastic performance, financial standing, eating habits, students, academic achievement, academics]

Year: 2020

Reference: Kristo, A. S., Gültekin, B., Öztağ, M., & Sikalidis, A. K. (2020). The Effect of Eating Habits' Quality on Scholastic Performance in Turkish Adolescents. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 10(1), 31. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs10010031

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