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Obesity and Student Performance at School

Taras, Howard, Potts-Datema, William·2005·Journal of School Health

Abstract

To review the state of research on the association between obesity among school-aged children and academic outcomes, the authors reviewed published studies investigating obesity, school performance, and rates of student absenteeism. A table with brief descriptions of each study's research methodology and outcomes is included. Research demonstrates that overweight and obesity are associated with poorer levels of academic achievement. Data on the association of child overweight or obesity with levels of attendance are too sparse to draw conclusions.

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  • Obesity and overweight are associated with decreased educational outcomes, including school attendance and test scores.

    “Association between obesity and overweight and decreased educational outcomes.”

    From Critical connections: health and academics (2015) · cites this paper as [60]

  • These adverse child health outcomes are associated with impaired functioning and lower academic performance.

    “that are also associated with impaired functioning and lower academic performance13, 14”

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Authors
Taras, H., & Potts-Datema, W.
Affiliations
University of California San Diego (US)
Venue
Journal of School Health
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2005-10
Volume
75
Issue
8
Pages
291-295
ISSN
  • 0022-4391 (ISSN-L)
  • 1746-1561
OpenAlex
W1988307535
Cited by
420
References
22
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 35 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 14 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 25 · 2017: 29 · 2016: 21 · 2015: 31 · 2014: 34 · 2013: 24 · 2012: 32
FWCI
12.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of School Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Obesity and Health Practices
Keywords
childhood obesity, overweight, academic performance, school absenteeism, school attendance, school-aged children
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Male, Obesity, Students

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