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Increased body weight affects academic performance in university students.
Angela S Anderson1, Deborah J Good2
1Department of Human Biology and Kinesiology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
Preventive Medicine Reports
|January 14, 2017
Summary
University students with a healthy body weight tend to achieve better academic results. This study found a negative correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and final grades, highlighting the link between weight and academic performance.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Obesity in K-12 students is linked to educational achievement.
- The relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and academic performance in university students requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the correlation between BMI and academic performance in university students.
- To analyze the relationship between BMI, problem-solving skills, and final class grades.
Main Methods:
- An optional class survey was administered to university students over two academic years.
- Data from 279 consenting students (73% female) were analyzed.
- Linear regression, Pearson's R correlation, and unpaired t-tests were used to compare BMI with final grades and problem-solving question scores.
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation was found between BMI and final grades (P=0.001, r=-0.190).
- Problem-solving questions (PSQs) were positively correlated with final grades (P<0.001, r=0.357).
Conclusions:
- A correlation exists between maintaining a healthy body weight and improved academic performance in university students.
- Further research into the impact of body weight, diet, and exercise on college student academic performance is recommended.
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