Publication: Effects of nutrition on physical development of primary school children aged 6-13 years in Kyuso zone, Kyuso Division, Kyuso district, Kitui county.
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2014-05
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Mount Kenya University
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The research was carried out to find out effects of nutrition on physical development of primary
school children aged 6-13 years in Kyuso Zone, Kyuso District of Kitui County. First the
researcher began the task by finding out how nutrition affects physical development.
The researcher used survey method to investigate about the effects of nutrition on physical
development. This method looks at many cases in less depth. In this method, people were asked
specific questions concerning their behavior, opinions and life experiences.
The researcher targeted primary school teachers, learners and parents. The researcher visited ten
primary schools in Kyuso Zone. Data was collected using interview schedules, questionnaires
and observational schedules. After data collection, analysis was done. The researcher found out
factors like low rainfall, poor infrastructures, poor security and level of education of parents have
a lot effects on physical development
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