Introduction:- During school years children become increasingly capable
of and responsible for self-care activities. The ability of mind to store the
past experiences of learning and utilizing them is known as memory. The
development of memory in children becomes evident within first 2-3 years of a
child’s life as show considerable advances in declarative memory. This
enhancement continues into adolescence with major developments in short term
memory, long term memory. Soya bean is hailed as the most protective bean. Soya
beans contain 40% protein as compared to other legumes which contain 20%
protein. It has the highest protein content amongst plant products. Objective:
- The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of soya bean
supplementation on memory of schoolchildren available in selected schools of
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Methodology:- A True –Experimental study was conducted
in Z.P.H.School, located in T.P.Gudur, at Nellore District. Sample sizes of 60
school age children were selected by using stratified random sampling
technique. Modified PGI Memory scale was used to assess the memory of a child.
Results:- The results reveal that with regard to memory status of the school
children, in experimental group, during pre test, 19 (63.3%) children had very
good memory and 11 (36.7%) had good memory whereas in post test, 29 (96.7%)
children had very good memory and 1(3.3%) had good memory. In control group
during pre test, 18(60%) children had very good memory and 12(40%) had good
memory whereas in post test, 19(63.3%) children had very good memory and
11(36.7%) had good memory. Conclusion:- The study concluded that there is a
significant association between soya bean supplementation and, memory. There is
a significant in improvement of Memory in experimental group as compared to the
control group. This shows that administration of soya beans in improvement of
Memory is very effective and cost effective in the enhancement of academic
performance. - See more at: .
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