مدى وعي الطلاب والطالبات بأهمية فيتامين د وعلاقته بالوظيفة الإدراكية أو الأداء الأكاديمي

الملخص EN

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in various physiological processes, including bone health, immune function and cognitive development.

Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency may have adverse effects on cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being.

Due to the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency worldwide and the high demands imposed on college students.

Objective: This study aims to find out the extent to which students are aware of the importance of vitamin D on health and general information about vitamin D in terms of deficiency and increase and its sources, as this study targeted students of the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences and Technologies beach.

Materials and methods: The descriptive analytical approach was chosen as the methodology for the study and the questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection.

The total number of sample members reached (232), which was represented by all students studying at the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences and Technologies for the spring semester 2023.

Results: The study reached a set of results, the most important of which are; The effect of vitamin D on mood and concentration: Vitamin D is linked to levels of serotonin in the body, a chemical that affects mood and concentration.

If there is vitamin D deficiency, students may experience mood changes and lack of concentration, which negatively affects their ability to study and educational attainment.

The study made a set of recommendations, the most important of which are.

Students should take a blood test to measure the level of vitamin D in the body.

If a deficiency is found, students should consult a specialist doctor to determine the appropriate doses of supplements to increase vitamin levels.

The study also recommends exposure to sunlight, as sun exposure is an important natural source of vitamin D, so students should try to spend time outdoors and expose their skin to direct sunlight at the appropriate times of the day, taking into account the necessary precautions to protect the skin from sunburn.

Finally, the study recommends eating a diet rich in vitamin D, where students should eat foods rich in vitamin D, such as fatty fish (such as salmon and tuna), egg yolks, and foods fortified with vitamin D such as dairy and fortified cereals.