An Examination of the Relationship between Nutrition and Learning.

Pertz, Doris L.; Putnam, Lillian R.

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ERIC Number: EJ259301

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Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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An Examination of the Relationship between Nutrition and Learning.

Pertz, Doris L.; Putnam, Lillian R.

Reading Teacher, v35 n6 p702-06 Mar 1982

Examines research concerning the relationship of nutrition and learning and concludes that poorly nourished children are less likely than their well-nourished peers to achieve their academic potential. Outlines a course of action teachers can take to improve child nutrition. (FL)

Descriptors: Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Food Standards, Hunger, Learning Problems, Learning Processes, Nutrition, Research, Special Health Problems

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Language: English

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