Social determinants of nutrition and academic performance: multiple correspondence and cluster analysis
Social determinants critically shape nutritional behaviors, which are closely linked to academic outcomes in university students. The combined use of MCA and clustering reveals heterogeneous profiles that highlight the need for targeted, multidimensional interventions. Integrating nutrition support, food security policies, and psychosocial services into higher education strategies may contribute to improving both student health and academic success.
Authors
- Vanessa Paulina Vargas Olalla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2116-2004)
- Katherine González
- Kevin Gabriel Armijo Valverde
- Nibia Noemí Novillo Luzuriaga
- Edgar Rolando Morales Caluña
- Eduardo Edison Vélez Pillco
- Pamela Alejandra Ruiz Polit
- Dayana Paola Saltos Atiencia
Institutions
- Universidad Estatal de Milagro (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1786529
- Primary Topic
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00