Impact of Nutrition on Growth and Development in Early Childhood Primary Education in Rumuruti Tovvn in Laikipia District, Kenya
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Date
2008-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of nutrition on growth and
development in early childhood primary education in Rumumti primary school laikipia
district, Kenya. Specifically the study intended to determine the impact of nutrition of
early childhood and primary education pupils in relation to: growth and development
School, achievement, Health and Determine the importance of nutrition on early
childhood and primary education pupils. Data was collected from teachers using
questionnaires while focus group discussions were held with the pupils and interviews
were organized to collect data from parents with the parents.
The findings revealed nutrition had an impact on the growth and development of a child
and also affected his/her educational achievements and health.
The study recommended that. The government should make sure that it focuses on
nutritional and feeding programs in schools.
The parents and the community should be sensitized on the importance of nutrition on
early childhood and also taught how to feed their children what is right and important.
Description
A Research Report Presented to the Institute of Open Distance Learning for Partial Fulfillment for the Award Degree of Education (ECPE) of Kampala International University
Keywords
Nutrition, Growth and Development, Early Childhood Primary Education, Laikipia District, Kenya