Health protection of students of a music boarding school and a choreographic school: Analysis of nutrition and physical development

Physical development, which is a process of growth and development, is considered the most important and beneficial indicator of the health of children and adolescents. Among the factors influencing the development and health of children, an important role is played by a healthy and balanced diet that meets the physiological needs in both quantity and quality. In this regard, the purpose of our study was to study and compare the physical development and nutrition of students of a boarding music school and a choreographic school. The study of the physical development of children and adolescents in a boarding music school and a choreographic college at the age of 10-17 years was conducted using anthropometric data using a unified methodology using standard measuring instruments. To assess the indicators of physical development, regional standards of physical development and the Quetelet index (BMI) were used using the standards recommended by WHO (2007). A calculation method was used to evaluate diets. The data obtained were then compared with recommended dietary and energy intake standards for children and adolescents. The results show that the average values of physical development correspond to normal sequential development. However, when studying the diet of children, deviations from the recommended norms for proteins, fats and carbohydrates are noted, which can affect body mass index (BMI) and physical development. These results can serve as a basis for the development of recommendations for optimizing diets and maintaining the health of students in these educational institutions