Evaluation of a Physical Activity and Multi-Micronutrient Intervention on Cognitive and Academic Performance in South African Primary Schoolchildren

Evaluation of a Physical Activity and Multi-Micronutrient Intervention on Cognitive and Academic Performance in South African Primary Schoolchildren

Executive functions (EFs) are essential for optimal academic development. Appropriate nutrition and physical activity (PA) have been shown to facilitate optimal cognitive development. Therefore, this study examined whether a 12-week school-based PA and multi-micronutrient supplementation (MMNS) inte...

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Main Authors: Johanna Beckmann, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Sebastian Ludyga, Rosa du Randt, Annelie Gresse, Kurt Z. Long, Madeleine Nienaber, Harald Seelig, Uwe Pühse, Peter Steinmann, Jürg Utzinger, Cheryl Walter, Markus Gerber, Christin Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
executive function
inhibitory control
information processing
randomized control trial
stunting
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/13/2609

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