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The fast-paced modern lifestyle has led teenagers to favor fast food over healthier home-cooked meals. This study aims to analyze the effects of fast food consumption on obesity risk among adolescents through a review of 20 relevant studies. The findings indicate that excessive consumption of fast food, along with low physical activity and social influences, significantly contributes to the increasing rates of adolescent obesity in Indonesia. Key factors include easy access, affordability, aggressive marketing, sedentary lifestyles, and a lack of nutritional education. As a result, there is a heightened risk of degenerative diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, as well as psychological issues related to low self-esteem. To address the rising trend of adolescent obesity, comprehensive interventions are necessary, including nutrition education, dietary regulation, and the promotion of active lifestyles.

Obesity is a pressing health issue in Indonesia, especially among adolescents in urban areas. This study aims to analyze the impact of fast food consumption on obesity risk. The method used was a literature review by analyzing 15 relevant literatures using journals published in the last 5 years through Google Scholar and PubMed databases. This research was conducted from March 2025 to April 2025. The results showed that consumption of fast food, which is rich in calories and low in fiber, has a significant association with an increased risk of obesity in adolescents. Adolescents in urban areas consume fast food more frequently compared to those in rural areas, which contributes to health problems. The main conclusion of this study is the need for the development of nutrition education programs as well as the implementation of government policies to encourage healthy eating and increase physical activity levels among adolescents.   Keywords: , , 

The First 1000 Days of Life (HPK) period is a crucial time that greatly influences a child's physical and cognitive development. During this period, fulfilling nutritional needs, especially through exclusive breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding, is very important. This community service activity aims to improve mothers' understanding of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for mothers and babies. This community service activity was carried out by providing education to 12 breastfeeding mothers at the Sinar Kasih Integrated Health Post, Allang Asaude Village, Waesala Health Center area, Huamual District, West Seram Regency, through the distribution of leaflets and interactive question and answer sessions. The results showed that this activity succeeded in improving the understanding of the counseling participants about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies and mothers. This education is expected to encourage better exclusive breastfeeding practices, which will have a positive impact on children's health in the future.

The nutritional status of toddlers significantly influences their growth and development, especially during the first five years of life. PSG 2017 data indicates that the prevalence of stunting in toddlers is 27.5%, underweight 8.0%, severely underweight 3.1%, malnutrition 22.8%, and overnutrition 17.8%. If left unaddressed, nutritional problems can lead to growth disorders, increased susceptibility to illness, and physical, psychomotor, and mental development delays.Higher education institutions play a role in community service, such as providing nutrition education for mothers of toddlers at Mitra Medika Tanjung Mulia Hospital. This activity was conducted in collaboration with Posyandu at RT 17, Kendang Mas Village, including toddler weight monitoring and education for health cadres and parents. Among 15 participating toddlers, 8 (53%) had good nutrition, 4 (26%) were undernourished, and 3 (21%) were overnourished. Counseling through lectures and leaflets effectively improved mothers’ knowledge of balanced nutrition and food preparation.

Liver disease is a health problem that often goes undetected in its early stages due to the absence of specific symptoms, despite the liver's vital role in metabolism, detoxification, and maintaining homeostasis. Early detection is crucial to prevent the progression of liver dysfunction. This community service activity aimed to raise public awareness of the importance of early liver disease screening through the examination of lipid ratios (total cholesterol/HDL and triglycerides/HDL) and physical evaluation for clinical signs of liver dysfunction. The program was conducted at the Cengkareng Baptist Foundation and involved 59 adult participants. The screening included basic laboratory tests and direct physical examinations, followed by health education tailored to each participant based on their screening results. Findings revealed that 83.1% of participants had elevated triglyceride/HDL ratios and 28.8% had total cholesterol/HDL ratios above the normal range, although 100% showed no physical signs suggestive of liver disease. These results indicate the presence of underlying metabolic risks that may affect liver function. This program had a positive impact by enhancing public understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups as part of health promotion and disease prevention efforts related to liver health. Keywords: Early Detection, Liver Function, Lipid Ratio, Health Education, Community Service

Hyperuricemia is a condition of increased uric acid levels in the blood that can develop into various metabolic disorders, including gouty arthritis and kidney disease. Physical activity is known to play an important role in controlling uric acid levels by increasing excretion and inhibiting purine production. This activity uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach which includes checking uric acid levels using the Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) method in 91 productive-age individuals, as well as education about the importance of physical activity. The results were obtained directly and presented to the participants along with interpretive explanations and preventive recommendations. The average uric acid levels of the participants were recorded at 3.78 ± 0.60 mg/dL with a range of 2.5 to 5.6 mg/dL. All participants (100%) had uric acid levels within the normal range. Physical activity contributes to the regulation of uric acid levels, so proper education remains important even though the examination results show normal values. Education-based interventions play a role in strengthening primary prevention.

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe, posing significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations in urban areas. In response to this, green-exercise interventions, which combine physical activity with exposure to green spaces, offer a promising strategy for mitigating heat-related health risks. This study evaluates the effectiveness of green-exercise interventions in reducing heat-related mortality risks in heat-vulnerable communities. The research follows a longitudinal design, collecting data on physical activity, vegetation indices (NDVI), and heat-related mortality rates in urban areas prone to heatwaves. The findings reveal that green-exercise interventions resulted in up to an 18% reduction in heat-related mortality risks, demonstrating the significant impact of physical activity in natural environments. Moreover, positive correlations were found between increased green space and reduced health risks during heatwaves, emphasizing the importance of urban greening in mitigating the effects of extreme heat. Participants who engaged in outdoor physical activity in green spaces showed greater resilience to heat stress compared to those who opted for indoor exercises, underscoring the added benefits of natural environments for physical and mental health. However, the effectiveness of these interventions varied depending on environmental and behavioral factors, including the quality of green spaces and individual motivation to engage in outdoor activities. This study highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of green-exercise interventions and the combined impact of socio-economic and environmental factors on health outcomes. The findings suggest that urban greening and physical activity in green spaces should be integrated into public health strategies, particularly in heat-vulnerable areas.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition of elevated blood glucose levels due to impaired insulin secretion, insulin resistance, or both. This disease can lead to various serious complications that impact quality of life if not properly managed. Current diabetes management generally involves dietary modification, physical activity, and antidiabetic drug therapy. However, recent research has revealed the potential of bioactive compounds from natural sources such as curcumin in minimizing the risk of diabetes-related complications. This literature review examines and analyzes research evidence on the effects of curcumin supplementation on health parameters in patients with diabetes mellitus. The review was conducted on English-language publications in the last 10 years (2014-2024) using electronic databases. The reviewed experimental and cohort studies demonstrate the influence and beneficial effects of curcumin on glycemic control, lipid profile, weight reduction, and kidney function protection in diabetic patients. Curcumin has the potential to contribute to reducing oxidative stress and inflammation as the main triggering factors for complications of diabetes mellitus.

The fast-paced modern lifestyle has led teenagers to favor fast food over healthier home-cooked meals. This study aims to analyze the effects of fast food consumption on obesity risk among adolescents through a review of 20 relevant studies. The findings indicate that excessive consumption of fast food, along with low physical activity and social influences, significantly contributes to the increasing rates of adolescent obesity in Indonesia. Key factors include easy access, affordability, aggressive marketing, sedentary lifestyles, and a lack of nutritional education. As a result, there is a heightened risk of degenerative diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, as well as psychological issues related to low self-esteem. To address the rising trend of adolescent obesity, comprehensive interventions are necessary, including nutrition education, dietary regulation, and the promotion of active lifestyles.

The literary work of poetry, whether in cyber form or not, is inseparable from the activity of analysis. Poetry can be examined from various aspects, one of which is through an objective approach that focuses on the structural elements that build the poem itself. However, cyber literature, as a product of literary development that utilizes digital media for dissemination, has its own uniqueness in its analysis, such as the poem Aku Ingin by Saut Situmorang, which is presented on the Wattpad platform. The analysis not only examines the internal aspects of the poem but also includes cyber elements such as hyperlinks and hypertext. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the structure or elements that construct the poem, as well as the hypertext and hyperlinks embedded within it. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method with an objective poetry analysis approach. The physical structure of the poem Aku Ingin by Saut Situmorang includes the poem’s form, diction, concrete words, figurative language, and imagery. Meanwhile, its inner structure consists of theme, tone, atmosphere, and message. The cyber elements in the poem include hyperlinks and hypertext. This study concludes that the poem Aku Ingin by Saut Situmorang contains several key components that make it dense and cohesive, both in terms of physical and inner structure. Additionally, the poem can be categorized as cyber literature because it implicitly contains hypertext that establishes intertextuality with the legendary love story of Romeo and Juliet and the poem Aku Ingin by Sapardi Djoko Damono. Its presence on the Wattpad platform also enables interactivity between readers and the author.

Hypertension is one of the major health problems frequently experienced by the elderly and can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. Simple physical activities such as massage can serve as a non-pharmacological intervention to help reduce blood pressure. This study aimed to determine the effect of physical activity in the form of massage on reducing blood pressure in elderly individuals with hypertension at PSTW "Meci Angi" in Bima City. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test control group design. The sample consisted of 20 elderly people divided into two groups, an experimental group and a control group, with 10 respondents in each group. Data were collected using an observation sheet to measure blood pressure before and after the intervention. The t-test analysis showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.009, which was less than α = 0.05, indicating a significant effect of physical activity on lowering blood pressure among the elderly. Therefore, massage as a simple form of physical activity can be considered an alternative intervention in managing hypertension among the elderly in social care institutions.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the lung parenchyma. Pneumonia is the third leading cause of death globally. In Indonesia, in 2018, the prevalence of pneumonia among all age groups reached 2.21%. This case report was obtained from primary data through anamnesis, physical examination, and supporting tests. The patient complained of shortness of breath. The shortness of breath occurred during moderate physical activity and improved with rest. The shortness of breath was not affected by the weather. The patient also complained of left chest pain, productive cough, fever, diarrhea, and weakness. Upon physical examination, the general status showed vesicular breath sounds and rhonchi in the left lung field. Chest X-ray revealed diffuse consolidation in the bilateral paracardial pulmonary areas, suggesting pneumonia. Laboratory tests showed elevated white blood cell count. The patient was given pharmacological and non-pharmacological management in the form of respiratory fluoroquinolone.

Many mothers feel anxious and unprepared for childbirth, which can have an impact on their mental and physical health. By improving counseling programs, it is hoped that pregnant women can better understand various aspects of childbirth, reduce anxiety, and improve their mental and physical readiness. The method of implementing the activity is by holding meetings with the community to attend counseling for pregnant women to prepare for childbirth at the Babirik Health Center. This activity was carried out in September 2024 at the Babirik Health Center, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, South Kalimantan Province. The community service activities carried out through counseling for pregnant women to prepare for childbirth at the Babirik Health Center showed positive results in increasing the knowledge, skills, and readiness of pregnant women in facing childbirth. Overall, this counseling program has succeeded in achieving several main objectives, although there are still several challenges that need to be overcome to increase its effectiveness.

"Isi Piringku" is a dietary guideline developed by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia as part of a balanced nutrition campaign. Understanding this concept is particularly important for elementary school-aged children, as this is a critical period for physical growth, mental development, and the formation of healthy lifestyle habits. A balanced nutritional intake plays a vital role in improving learning concentration, supporting physical activity, and preventing various diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies or excesses. However, the dietary behavior of elementary school students remains far from balanced nutrition principles, with an average achievement of only 53.9%. Based on this condition, this Community Service Program (PkM) aimed to improve the knowledge, skills, and behavior of Youth Red Cross (PMR) members at SDN Krapyak in consuming food according to balanced nutrition guidelines using the “Isi Piringku” media. The activities carried out included obtaining permission, conducting socialization, training on the use of the “Isi Piringku” media, and providing ongoing mentoring. Through this program, it was expected that PMR members could become change agents and role models for their peers in implementing healthy and balanced eating habits. The results of the activity showed that the mentoring was successfully conducted. There was a significant improvement in the knowledge and skills of PMR members, as reflected in the increase in the average score from 70.8 to 90.97 after the intervention. This indicates that the approach using the "Isi Piringku" media is effective in promoting balanced nutritional behavior among elementary school children.

Hypertension is a chronic disease whose prevalence increases with age and significantly affects the quality of life among the elderly. Tulungagung Regency is one of the regions in East Java with a high number of hypertension cases among the elderly, with a prevalence of 35.62%. This study aimed to determine the factors that influence the quality of life of elderly people with hypertension in the Kauman Health Center working area. This research was an analytical observational study using a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of all elderly individuals with hypertension within the Kauman Health Center’s coverage area. The sample included 140 respondents selected using a simple random sampling technique. The instruments used were questionnaires on individual characteristics, the MMAS-8 for medication adherence, the HPLP-II for healthy lifestyle behaviors, and the WHOQOL-BREF for assessing quality of life. Data were collected through interviews and documentation, then analyzed using univariate and bivariate (chi-square test) methods. The results showed that 64.3% of elderly people with hypertension had a poor quality of life. Factors that had a significant relationship with the quality of life among hypertensive elderly were nutritional intake, physical activity, duration of illness, stress management, and the presence of comorbidities. These findings indicate the need for integrated interventions focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles, improving stress management, and monitoring comorbid conditions to enhance the quality of life in elderly individuals with hypertension. It is expected that this study can serve as a reference in the development of more effective primary health care programs for the elderly population

"Isi Piringku" is a dietary guideline developed by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia as part of a balanced nutrition campaign. Understanding this concept is particularly important for elementary school-aged children, as this is a critical period for physical growth, mental development, and the formation of healthy lifestyle habits. A balanced nutritional intake plays a vital role in improving learning concentration, supporting physical activity, and preventing various diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies or excesses. However, the dietary behavior of elementary school students remains far from balanced nutrition principles, with an average achievement of only 53.9%. Based on this condition, this Community Service Program (PkM) aimed to improve the knowledge, skills, and behavior of Youth Red Cross (PMR) members at SDN Krapyak in consuming food according to balanced nutrition guidelines using the “Isi Piringku” media. The activities carried out included obtaining permission, conducting socialization, training on the use of the “Isi Piringku” media, and providing ongoing mentoring. Through this program, it was expected that PMR members could become change agents and role models for their peers in implementing healthy and balanced eating habits. The results of the activity showed that the mentoring was successfully conducted. There was a significant improvement in the knowledge and skills of PMR members, as reflected in the increase in the average score from 70.8 to 90.97 after the intervention. This indicates that the approach using the "Isi Piringku" media is effective in promoting balanced nutritional behavior among elementary school children.

Bullying behavior often occurs in all circles and all institutions, both government and private, including in the world of education, namely the school environment, the perpetrators and victims are teachers or students. Bullying is any physical violence or psychological violence that is carried out repeatedly due to the imbalance of power relations. The purpose of the psychoeducational activity is to provide information to teachers and students regarding the impacts caused by bullying behavior. Psychoeducational activities are carried out by means of face-to-face seminars at the SMAN 1 Sukamulia Musholla. The method in psychoeducational activities is action research or also called Action Research. Action Research consists of four processes starting from determining the problem, preparing an activity plan, implementing activities and finally conducting an evaluation related to the objectives of the educational activities carried out. The implementation process begins with the presentation of material, questions and answers, and sharing experiences related to bullying behavior experienced by students or adolescents.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by increased blood glucose levels in the bloodstream or hyperglycemia, which is caused by abnormalities in insulin secretion or abnormalities in insulin work. Physical activity can also affect blood sugar levels, one of which is the physical activity of foot exercises which is recommended for people with diabetes mellitus. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of foot exercise activities in reducing blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus sufferers. Method: The research design used a descriptive method with a nursing process approach with a case study design. This research was carried out by providing foot exercise physical activity intervention for 3 consecutive days. Results: Based on the application of EBP, the results obtained from 3 patients who experienced a decrease in blood glucose levels before and after being given foot exercise therapy, there was an average decrease in P1 of 13.66mg/dL, P2 of 11.66mg/dL, and P3 of 13mg/dL every day. Suggestion: It is hoped that the results of this research can provide insight to diabetes mellitus sufferers in efforts to manage diabetes mellitus with foot exercise physical activity and be able to apply it.

Purple yam is one of the tubers that serves as a source of antioxidants but has not been optimally utilized. Therefore, it needs to be diversified by processing it into snack bars. This study aims to develop snack bars made from purple yam flour, sorghum flour, and mung bean flour, which have the potential to serve as antioxidant sources and are preferred by panelists. In this study, snack bars were prepared using composite flour (sorghum:mung bean) and purple yam flour in varying ratios: 95:5, 90:10, 85:15 for the composite flour and 20%, 30%, and 40% for the purple yam flour. The snack bars were evaluated for color, texture, moisture content, antioxidant activity, and preference level. Selected samples were further analyzed for ash content, protein content, fat content, anthocyanin content, and crude fiber content. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors. The snack bars with a composite flour ratio (sorghum:mung bean) of 85:15 and 30% purple yam flour were identified as the best treatment, preferred by panelists and exhibite high antioxidant activity. These snack bars had a moisture content of 13.40%, ash content of 8.83% (db), protein content of 19.75% (db), fat content of 8.80% (db), crude fiber content of 9.54% (db), antioxidant activity of 68.02% (RSA), and anthocyanin content of 37.40 mg/100g

Sport is a physical activity that is needed by everyone in order to meet health and physical needs that are carried out systematically. Football is a sport that has the highest number of enthusiasts in the world from various circles. Achievements can be achieved through internal factors including athletes, coaches, administrators and external factors, including parental support. This research was motivated because there has been no research on Persepam Achievement Development based on SWOT analysis. The research was conducted to present the results of the analysis related to Persepam Pamekasan achievement development in order to improve the quality of the club, maximize existing support and minimize deficiencies and sources of threats that can hinder the Persepam Pamekasan achievement development program. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with a research target of 3 informants, namely administrators, coaches, and athletes. Data was obtained through interviews and documentation. This research produced several findings, including: (1) The most prominent strengths include: having quality coaches and potential athletes, and having effective and efficient governance. (2) The most influential weaknesses include minimal financial needs and inadequate facilities and infrastructure. (3) The most important opportunities include having many sources of support, such as athlete families, community enthusiasm and support from supporters, and developments that can be maximized. (4) The most feared threats include: not having a sponsor yet and the rapid development of other clubs. Alternative strategies that can be applied include: (1) immediately submitting a proposal to the company, (2) managing expenses and utilizing developments as best as possible, (3) optimizing available facilities, (4) increasing player potential, and (5) maintaining communication.