The association between obesity and academic performance in youth: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/obr.12582
Abstract: Previous studies have found that obesity could influence academic performance. The aim of this study was to systematically review the scientific evidence on the association between obesity and academic performance in school children. A systematic… read more here.
Keywords: academic performance; obesity; obesity academic; association obesity ... See more keywords
Kindergarten Obesity and Academic Achievement: The Mediating Role of Weight Bias
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.640474
Abstract: This study draws the attention towards the importance of reducing weight discrimination against children for their educational success, as an issue of social justice. We investigate the consequences of early-onset obesity identifying the mediating mechanisms… read more here.
Keywords: obesity academic; academic achievement; weight bias;