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    Estado nutricional y su influencia en el rendimiento académico en niños de 6 a 11 años de la Unidad Educativa Octavio Diaz León Parroquia “El Valle”, 2024-2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-07-29) Chuqui Guallpa, Deysi Estefania; Suquilanda Domínguez, Yamileth Estefania; Campoverde Cisneros, Manuel Alfredo
    Introduction: The relationship between nutritional status and academic performance has garnered increasing attention in health and education research due to its impact on children's cognitive and psychosocial development during early childhood. This relationship is closely linked to the family and community environment in which children grow. Objective: This study aimed to examine the connection between nutritional status and academic performance in children aged 6 to 11 years at the Octavio Díaz León Educational Unit in the "El Valle" Parish. Methodology: An observational, analytical, cross-sectional cohort study with a quantitative approach was conducted. The study sample consisted of 99 children, selected through a sampling formula from a universe of 132 students. Demographic data such as age, gender, and educational level were collected. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements, including weight, height, and Body Mass Index (BMI), which were interpreted based on percentile curves. Academic performance was evaluated using grades from the school year, in accordance with the Ministry of Education's grading system. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with frequency percentages and the Chi-square test to assess the relationship between nutritional status and academic performance. Results: The highest percentage of children (26.3%) were aged 9 years. According to percentile curves, 67.7% of children were classified as having normal weight, while overweight and obesity rates were 10.5% and 18.8%, respectively. A significant association was found between nutritional status and academic performance (p < .001), particularly among children with normal weight. Conclusion: Children with normal weight demonstrated better academic performance, with 33% of these children showing improved learning outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of implementing nutritional interventions to enhance school performance and overall well-being.