Janina R. Galler|Frank Ramsey|Giorgio Solimano
The Influence of Early Malnutrition on Subsequent Behavioral Development III. Learning Disabilities as a Sequel to Malnutrition
Boston University|Institute for Family Health|Columbia University
summary academic performance 129 barbadian children 77 boys 52 girls 511yrold suffered moderate severe proteinenergy malnutrition first year life compared performance matched comparisons children history malnutrition children history malnutrition found lower performance eight nine academic subject areas namely language arts mathematics general science social science reading health religion artscrafts socioeconomic factors backgrounds children also examined model presented clarifying interrelationships malnutrition socioeconomic status school performance reduced school performance previously malnourished children largely accounted deficits classroom behavior lesser extent reduction iq current socioeconomic status directly involved altering academic performance whereas early history malnutrition accompanying conditions time illness leading contributors altered behavioral outcome school performance