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José Francisco López-Gil1, Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno2,3, Francisco J Amaro-Gahete4,5
1Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.
European Journal of Nutrition
|August 16, 2022
Summary
Regular nut consumption is linked to better academic performance in Spanish adolescents. This study highlights a positive association between eating nuts and higher grades across various subjects.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Dietary habits significantly influence cognitive functions and academic achievement.
- Understanding the impact of specific food groups, like nuts, on student performance is crucial for public health and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between nut consumption and academic performance in Spanish adolescents.
- To explore the influence of sociodemographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle factors on this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 846 adolescents (ages 12-17).
- Nut consumption estimated via food frequency questionnaires (servings per week).
- Academic performance data sourced from school records; analyses adjusted for covariates.
Main Results:
- Adolescents consuming ≥3 servings of nuts weekly showed higher grades in language, math, and overall GPA.
- These associations remained significant even after adjusting for total energy intake and other covariates.
- Sex and socioeconomic level were identified as significant factors in the fully adjusted models.
Conclusions:
- Nut consumption demonstrates a positive association with enhanced academic performance among Spanish adolescents.
- Further longitudinal and intervention studies are recommended to confirm these findings.
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