Aportes de la Nutrición y Estilo de Vida Saludable para el Desarrollo del Pensamiento

Maintaining a balanced food system throughout life is crucial for the integral development of the person and other forms of life. The objective of the research work was to evaluate the effect of nutrition on the development of a healthy lifestyle and on the academic performance of students. The study and pertinent analysis were carried out in an Educational Unit in the city of Manta, Ecuador. The methodology was historical-descriptive, supported by the review of various authors. Of those interviewed, 64.73% consume 1-3 fruits; 70.53% fast food; 89.73% recognize the importance of healthy eating and 56.46% consider their eating healthy. The results obtained pose challenges to the political administration and to society in general. It is urgent to promote training campaigns on the importance of maintaining a good nutritional system at different stages of life and cognitive system at school age.