Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant associations between food choice, nutritional status, and academic achievement in urban and rural adolescents.
Key Points
Food choice significantly affects adolescents' nutritional status and academic achievement in urban and rural areas.
In urban settings, a strong positive correlation (r=0.741) was found between nutritional status and academic achievement.
Data were collected from 377 adolescents at two schools representing urban and rural areas using anthropometric measurements and food choice assessments.
Education on healthy food choices is essential for improving long-term nutritional status and academic performance in adolescents.