Food Intake Pattren And Scholastic Achievement In School Children Of Tripoli – Libya

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High scholastic achievement was found among school children who had regular breakfast (45.2%) and (86.3%). Rural school children preferred snacks from outside whereas Urban school children consumed home snacks. Also children from Rural areas consumed more Tuna Sandwich and Urban school children preferred purchased Snacks. Establishments of school food programs/School breakfast and Snacks programs/School mid – day meal program to improve their learning process and for better scholastic achievement. Administrators need to give highest priority objectives so in turn children are fed well and learn enough about nutrition to make healthful food choices

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