The effect of WDs on academic results can be used to strengthen health promotion strategies. While the connection between unhealthy diet and poor academic performance (as measured by school grades and standardized test scores) in elementary and middle schoolers has been well described, less is known about the relationship between dietary habits and postsecondary educational aspirations—that is, the intention to pursue higher education after secondary school. The increasing number of HS graduates seeking entrance to higher education institutions, including in non-industrialized nations, has made this a particularly important topic for students, families and policymakers.