Study of the Nutritional Case of Primary School Students in New Kalabsha Village,Nasser Lake , Aswan Governorate

Malnutrition in school-age children significantly affects their health, cognitive development, and educational attainment .This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of school-age children and the influence of socioeconomic, demographic, and environmental factors on their nutritional status.This study focused on primary focus was on primary school children in in New Kalabsha Village, Nasser Lake , Aswan Governorate. Sought to identify children who could be at risk of malnutrition. The study intended to establish baseline data regarding the nutritional status of school children that could contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional landscape among primary school children in the region. This information could subsequently inform nutritionists and policymakers to plan interventions to improve these children's nutritional status This region characterized by poverty and limited health resources. A sample of 112 schoolchildren (57 boys and 55 girls) was randomly selected . Anthropocentric data (height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference, Body mass index and hemoglobin levels were measured to assess both physical development and anemia status. The results were analyzed to construct growth reference curves. Findings indicated significant deviations from WHO growth standards, suggesting the need for localized growth reference charts that reflect the unique environmental and socioeconomic context of children living in southern Aswan. primary school children' height, weight, arm circumference, hemoglobin, BMI, and Basal metabolic rate BMR were significantly different between boys and girls under the study. Furthermore, the study revealed correlations between nutritional status and academic performance, highlighting the broader impact of childhood anemia on educational outcomes.