Changes in anemia and anthropometry during adolescence predict learning outcomes: findings from a 3-year longitudinal study in India.
Phuong Hong NguyenMonika WaliaAnjali PantPurnima MenonSamuel P ScottPublished in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2022)
Persistent anemia, thinness, and short stature during adolescence were associated with poor learning. Programs targeted at adolescents should contribute to nurturing environments that foster healthy growth and learning.