Nutrition and physical activity
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- Association with peers
- Community resources
- Educational and career aspirations
- Feelings of depression
- Management practices
- Motivation and engagement
- Neighbourhood of residence
- Pedagogical and educational practices
- School climate
- School performance in reading, writing and mathematics
- Self-control and social and behavioural conduct
- Self-esteem
- Student/teacher relationship
- Support for students having difficulty
- The determinants of school perseverance
- Tobacco, alcohol and drugs
- Value placed on education and parental involvement
- Work/school balance
Many studies have made connections between the development of a healthy lifestyle, student health, and the risk of dropping out. Poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle can hinder learning and academic performance.
Courses of effective action
- Establish strategic partnerships among stakeholders in the health, education, and family services sectors.
- Offer activities that are attractive to both girls and boys.
- Make agreements with various organizations to make it easier to use their facilities or equipment in the community.
- Facilitate the implementation of active transportation.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle on both small and large scales.
Source: Réunir Réussir
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