This study aims to determine the relationship between breakfast habits and academic achievement among students at Eria Private Junior High School. Breakfast is a dietary habit that plays a crucial role in meeting morning energy needs, thereby enhancing students' concentration, memory, and readiness to learn. The study employs a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consists of all 20 Grade IX students at Eria Private Junior High School for the 2026/2027 academic year. Data collection involved a 16-item questionnaire on breakfast habits and the use of school records regarding student rankings. Data analysis was conducted using univariate analysis to describe respondent characteristics and bivariate analysis via the Chi-Square test, with a significance level of α = 0.05. This study is expected to provide information on the link between breakfast habits and academic achievement, serving as a basis for developing school-based nutrition education programs and raising awareness among students and parents about the importance of eating breakfast before commencing learning activities.
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