A Quantitative Investigation Between Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition and Wellness Practices as Determinants of Students’ Cognition

This research investigates the relationship between healthy lifestyle, nutrition and wellness practices, and their impact on students’ cognition of Senior High School students at Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. The primary objective of the study was to ascertain the levels of healthy lifestyle, nutrition and wellness practices, and cognition in terms of their respective indicators. It also aimed to identify relationship between healthy lifestyle, nutrition and wellness practices, and cognition, as well as to determine which domains of healthy lifestyle and nutrition and wellness practices significantly influence students’ motivation. The study employed a quantitative, non-experimental research design utilizing correlational approach and involved 270 respondents from the Senior High School students at Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. The statistical tools used in this study included the average weighted mean, Spearman’s rho, and multiple regression analysis. The results indicated a high level of healthy lifestyle among Senior High School students in terms of their healthy lifestyle and activities, unhealthy lifestyle and activities, and hygiene. The study also revealed a high level of nutrition and wellness practices in the Senior High School, particularly in diet, exercise, and sleep. In terms of students’ cognition, the study found a high level among Senior High School students, particularly in terms of attention, memory, and executive function. Moreover, there was a high correlation and a significant relationship between healthy lifestyle and nutrition and wellness practices and cognition, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis.