Effect of Nutritional Habits on Growth of Primary School Children

Abstract

rimary school age is the active growing phase of childhood. Primary school age is a dynamic period of physical growth as well as of mental development of the child. Research indicates that health problems due to miserable nutritional status in primary school-age children are among the most common causes of low school enrolment, high absenteeism, early dropout and unsatisfactory classroom performance. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to: Evaluate the effect of nutritional habits on growth of primary school children through: 1- Assessing parents` knowledge toward appropriate diet for their school children. 2- Assessing the parental nutritional habits of primary school children. 3- Assessing the nutritional habits of primary school children. 4- Assessing nutritional habits affecting growth of school children. 5- Assess health status of school children.