Impact of nutritional and physical activity interventions on the cognitive and academic achievement of schoolchildren
The objective of this review is to present the impact of nutritional education, physical activity and support network interventions on the nutritional status, cognitive and academic achievement of students under 18 years of age. According to the literature, multicomponent interventions that address...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición |
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| Online Access: | https://www.alanrevista.org/ediciones/2021/3/art-7/ |
| Summary: | The objective of this review is to present the impact of nutritional education, physical activity and support network interventions on the nutritional status, cognitive and academic achievement of students under 18 years of age. According to the literature, multicomponent interventions that address diet, physical activity, and involve parents concluded to be more effective in combating obesity and enhancing academic achievement in young people. Therefore, the implementation of public policies that commit to intervene in a timely manner in the first stages of the life cycle, would have a considerably beneficial impact on health. |
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| ISSN: | 0004-0622 2309-5806 |