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The Correlation Between Nutrition And Academic Achievement In Georgia Middle Schools, Lesia Griffin Jul 2015

The Correlation Between Nutrition And Academic Achievement In Georgia Middle Schools, Lesia Griffin

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is an important part of the academic achievement of students. Several hours after breakfast, the body requires more fuel. The fuel is used to energize the body and help feel refreshed. The wrong fuel may have the opposite effect. The primary objective of this correlation study was to determine if there was a relationship between the academic achievement, as measured by reading and math scores on the Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) of 8th grade students and their nutritional intake. The qualifications of the selected participants were that …