Relation Between Body Mass Index and Glucose Level and Academic Performance in Students

The present study aimed to evaluate levels of glucose and body mass index (BMI) and their relation with academic performance in students at the pharmacy college / university of Al-Qadisiyah/Iraq. The study included eighty students at the 5th stage, aged (23-24) years. Glucose level, body weight, and height were measured for each student. Results showed significant differences(p≤ 0.05) in the three categories of body mass index in both male and female students. Fasting glucose levels were normal in both male and female students. according to academic levels, significant differences(p≤ 0.05) were found among academic levels for male students, while non significant differences were found among academic levels of female students.Results  showed negative correlation(- 0.35) between BMI and academic level while positive correlation(+ 0.26) revealed between glucose and academic level.