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Background of The Study
Background of The Study
Several cases of people who skip meals are common nowadays. Individuals do not
take it seriously since it has already become a part of their daily lives. There are
common reasons why people skip meals. Some simply don’t have food available or don’t
have the time to eat when they are hungry. Another reason is the thought that it will
cause them to lose weight. These cases of skipping meals are especially prevalent with
Skipping meals means not eating at an arbitrarily determined time. Food is a basic
necessity, which every individual must acquire in sufficient amounts to survive. It fuels
people and animals. Food provides nutrients for the body. Carbohydrates, fats, and
amount. The micronutrients, on the other hand, are those needed in small amounts.
These include vitamins and minerals. Both types of nutrients are significant for the cell
and tissue growth that keeps the bones strong, the heart’s pumping, and the brains
functioning.
emotionally. The body uses food to function normally. The science that deals with the
University Malaysia (CFS IIUM), students who skip meals tend to have a weak memory
and lack of focus. Given that memory and focus are important to excel in study, it can
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There is subjective evidence that habitual breakfast has a positive effect on
that quality of habitual breakfast, in terms of providing a greater variety of food groups
For the general problem, the study will determine the relationship of skipping meals to
the academic performance of junior high school students at Fame Academy of Science
c.) Does skipping meals have a significant effect on the academic performance of
students?
d.) How does skipping meals affect the academic performance of students?
For the hypothesis of the general problem, skipping meals have a significant
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Hypotheses
a. Students skip meals because of lack of time, lack of money and for the desire to
get fitter.
difficulty in memorization.
students.
d. Students who skip meals have lower academic performance than students who
relationship of skipping meals with regards to the academic performance of junior high
school students. If proven that skipping meals have negative effects on the academic
performance, then the study will encourage students to eat regularly and sufficiently. It
The study will be conducted at Fame Academy of Science and Technology (FAST) during
the months of June to July 2017. Only junior high school students of FAST will be the
Definition of Terms
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a. Academic Performance is defined by the final general average grade of junior
community halls. The study will use report cards as instruments of the study.
c. Nutrition is the science that deals with how the body uses food to ffunction the
Assumptions
Upon the conduct of the study, the following assumptions will be tested:
Lack of time, lack of money and the desire to get fitter are the main reasons
memorization.
Conceptual Framework
For the paradigm of the study, criterion-predictor model was used. This
model was chosen to assess the courses of skipping meals and its effects on the
academic performance of students.