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Participation in school nutrition programmes significantly improves test scores among urban children in South Africa, particularly those from low-income households. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The aim is to analyze the effect of school nutrition programmes on academic performance among urban children in South Africa.

February 25, 2026Open Access

Analysis of School Nutrition Programmes and Their Impact on Academic Achievement Among Urban Children in South Africa,

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NMNkosana MkhulUniversity of Pretoria

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Graduate analysis shows improved academic achievement in urban children via nutrition programmes, suggesting effective integration into education.

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The aim is to analyze the effect of school nutrition programmes on academic performance among urban children in South Africa.
Comprehensive survey administered to students, teachers, parents, and local authorities
Quantitative analysis of survey responses
Focus on urban areas in South Africa
Significant positive correlation (r = 0.65) between programme participation and increased test scores
Particularly beneficial for low-income households with previous academic struggles

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Nkosana Mkhul (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e91fdf5123be5ed04fd53 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18736483

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Graduate analysis shows improved academic achievement in urban children via nutrition programmes, suggesting effective integration into education.

Analysis of School Nutrition Programmes and Their Impact on Academic Achievement Among Urban Children in South Africa,

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Analysis of School Nutrition Programmes and Their Impact on Academic Achievement Among Urban Children in South Africa,

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