The study examined breakfast habits, fruit and vegetable consumption, and physical activity among primary schoolchildren in Benin, revealing significant socio-economic influences.
About 53% of students were physically inactive, with 60% having breakfast less than five days a week, and most were inconsistent in eating fruits and vegetables.
Children of educated parents had higher rates of regular breakfast and fruit consumption, while socio-economic status influenced eating and activity patterns, highlighting a need for targeted interventions to promote healthier behaviors.