Abstract
Nutritional Nutritional depletion is a serious international problem that can lead to longterm deficits in growth, immune function, cognitive and motor development, behavior, and
academic performance. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between
weight status and Energy & Macronutrient Intake and academic performance of young
female college students (18-24 years). A questionnaire consisting of items regarding
subjects’ general information, food intake, and academic records was used as a data
collection tool. Information about food intake was collected by quantitative food frequency
questionnaire and was used to assess food and nutrient intake. Underweight students
were more likely to have poor academic performance but the difference was not
significant. There was a significant positive association between protein and energy intake
and the academic performance of the students (p=.037 & 0.005 respectively). The
proportion of students having below average performance was lower in the group that had
adequate protein and energy intake.
