Nutrition and Student Performance at School

Taras, Howard

doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2005.00025.x

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Nutrition and Student Performance at School

Taras, Howard·2005·Journal of School Health

DOI 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2005.00025.x

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Abstract: This article reviews research from published studies on the association between nutrition among school‐aged children and their performance in school and on tests of cognitive functioning. Each reviewed article is accompanied by a brief description of its research methodology and outcomes. Articles are separated into 4 categories: food insufficiency, iron deficiency and supplementation, deficiency and supplementation of micronutrients, and the importance of breakfast. Research shows that children with iron deficiencies sufficient to cause anemia are at a disadvantage academically. Their cognitive performance seems to improve with iron therapy. A similar association and improvement with therapy is not found with either zinc or iodine deficiency, according to the reviewed articles. There is no evidence that population‐wide vitamin and mineral supplementation will lead to improved academic performance. Food insufficiency is a serious problem affecting children's ability to learn, but its relevance to US populations needs to be better understood. Research indicates that school breakfast programs seem to improve attendance rates and decrease tardiness. Among severely undernourished populations, school breakfast programs seem to improve academic performance and cognitive functioning. (J Sch Health. 2005;75(6):199‐213)

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Authors: Taras, H.
Affiliations: University of California San Diego (US)
Corresponding author: Taras, Howard
ORCID: Taras, Howard
Venue: Journal of School Health
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2005-07-05
Volume: 75
Issue: 6
Pages: 199-213
ISSN: 0022-4391 (ISSN-L)
1746-1561
DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2005.00025.x
OpenAlex: W2043918285
Cited by: 338
References: 8
Citations by year: 2026: 13 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 18 · 2020: 21 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 19 · 2017: 22 · 2016: 14 · 2015: 20 · 2014: 20 · 2013: 28 · 2012: 24
FWCI: 15.39
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of School Health (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Child Nutrition and Water Access
Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Keywords: child nutrition, academic performance, cognitive function, iron deficiency, iron supplementation, anemia, zinc deficiency, iodine deficiency, micronutrient supplementation, food insufficiency, School Breakfast Program, school attendance, malnutrition
MeSH terms: Iron Deficiencies, Adolescent, Child, Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Cognition, Educational Status, Food Supply, Humans, Iodine, Schools, Zinc, Iron, Dietary, Malnutrition

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