Food and Environment and Their Impact on Intelligence (Academic Performance

Abstract

The aim of this study was to know the relationship between food and intelligence. The students from the eighth grade were questioned in four schools (ten students from each class as a random sample), two schools in a rural area (ALwadi al akhder schools “Boys and Girls”), and two schools in an urban area ( Bahri ) (Al Qabas schools " Boys and Girls" ). Then the statistical analysis of the data obtained by means of the questionnaire was performed. It's was found that the significant effect of nutritional behavior on the student was very clear in Al Qabas Boys School, and the data correlation is 99%. In Al Qabas Girls School, the data correlation rate was 84% As for ALwadi al Akhder School for Boys, the data correlation rate was 86% The data correlation in girls' school is 40%. And there is a weak significant effect. The food has a significant effect on rate of intelligence, but in a small percentage compared to other factors.