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Enhancing Student Health and Academic Performance through Integrated Nutrition and Science Education: A Case Study from a Public Elementary School

Paulo Martin M. Aquino(1),


(1) University of Rizal System
Corresponding Author

Abstract


Malnutrition has long been a barrier to effective learning because it diminishes students' focus, energy, and classroom engagement. This study aimed to implement and evaluate a school-based intervention that combined feeding activities, environmental awareness, and academic enhancement to improve learner performance in science. The program was carried out in a public elementary school and applied a descriptive-evaluative approach. Data collection included nutritional assessments, academic performance comparisons, and teacher feedback using structured surveys. Results revealed notable improvements in students’ health and academic performance, particularly in science, as well as greater teacher and parent support for the initiative. The intervention proved effective because it addressed both the physical and cognitive needs of learners through a holistic and community-centered strategy. Overall, the project highlights the positive impact of integrated school programs on student well-being and learning outcomes, offering a replicable model for other educational communities aiming to support child development and sustainable education.

Keywords


Enhancement; Feeding; Implementation; Intervention; Malnourishment; Nourishment; Performance; Program; Project; Science

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