INFLUENCIA DEL DESAYUNO EN EL ESTADO NUTRICIONAL Y EN EL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO DE LOS ESCOLARES DE QUINTO AÑO BÁSICA DE LA ESCUELA JOSÉ MEJIA LEQUERICA. GUAYAQUIL 2014

Abstract

It is indisputable that food is an essential for growth and development in childhood external factor. At it is also the recognition the benefits of a balanced breakfast in physical activities and school performance of children. His name as first food of the day marks the guideline of his singular importance in terms of food habits. A few habits that can last the whole life. With this work a double purpose is claimed. On one hand, to emphasize the importance of the breakfast in the academic performance and on the other hand, to distinguish the influence of the nutritional condition in the qualifications. The study was conducted on 140 students (73 girls and 67) Children Aged Between 8 and 14, 5th Basic Education of a Public School of Guayaquil. He answered a questionnaire that explores breakfast eating habits and everything revolves around him. As the anthropometric measurement that allows to know the IMC percentile of these children. The results obtained in relation to the quality of breakfast is that there is no clear relationship between good breakfast and good grades. But among poor breakfast and lower average scores. Nutritional status is inferred that a healthy weight does not affect to have better averages. As these are between children who are overweight.