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Obesity is a condition where a person has an exceeds body weight than normal limit due to accumulation of excess fat in the body. Obesity closely related to insulin resistance, which is a condition where the body cannot respond to insulin effectively. Therefore, education and routine screening for the elderly in order to detect and manage insulin resistance at an early stage is very important. This service activity is carried out using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) method, which includes education about healthy eating patterns, physical activity and weight management, as well as screening insulin levels. Based on these activities, education and screening have proven important in preventing further complications and improving the quality of life of the elderly.

Fatty liver is a medical condition in which fat builds up in liver cells, which can develop into steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer if not treated properly. Fatty liver in the elderly causes an increased risk of serious complications due to the high prevalence of metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and obesity which are more common in the elderly. The importance of education and understanding risk factors so that the elderly community can adopt a healthy lifestyle is the main focus of this community service activity. Through the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) method, initial assessment, education, implementation of healthy eating and exercise patterns, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention are carried out. The results showed that the majority of elderly people had cholesterol levels and liver function within normal limits, although 9.7% had hypercholesterolemia and 43% had SGOT levels that were not optimal. Continuous education and support are key in preventing and managing fatty liver and dyslipidemia in the elderly, thereby improving their quality of life.

This study aims to explore the role of nutrition in disease prevention and identify the factors influencing the nutritional status of the population in Indonesia. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes scientific literature and secondary data from official sources such as the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The analysis results indicate that macro and micronutrients, such as complex carbohydrates, plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals, play a significant role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The Mediterranean diet and plant-based eating patterns have proven effective in improving health and preventing disease. However, Indonesia faces complex nutritional challenges, including a high prevalence of stunting in children and rising obesity rates in adults. Stunting is primarily caused by limited access to nutritious food and lack of nutritional knowledge, while obesity is associated with high-calorie diets and low physical activity. This study suggests increasing nutrition education, access to nutritious food, and promoting healthy lifestyles as essential steps to address nutritional problems in Indonesia and improve the overall quality of life.  

This study aims to explore the relationship between diet and mental health in college students. By understanding the role of nutrition in mental well-being, we can identify dietary strategies that can improve mental health and improve quality of life. Using a quantitative approach with survey methods, data was collected from 200 students at University X. The research results show that there is a significant correlation between consuming nutritious food and lower levels of stress and anxiety. These findings indicate the importance of healthy eating patterns in maintaining mental health among students.

Community service activities in the context of KKNT SDG’s which have been carried out in flat B block, Gunung Anyar Village, RW 4, RT 4, Surabaya, use an approach in the form of educational outreach to the children of flat residents starting from pre-school to grade 6 of elementary school. The aim of this service is to provide understanding and awareness from an early age about the importance of a clean and healthy lifestyle to minimize disease and malnutrition. The materials practiced through this activity are washing hands with soap and clean water, eating healthy food, and throwing rubbish in the right place. The results of the socialization have the impact of increasing the enthusiasm and understanding of the children who have participated. Therefore, cooperation between the government and the community is needed in providing education and facilities to implement a clean and healthy lifestyle from an early age.

This community service program aims to raise awareness and knowledge about the importance of consuming vegetables and fruits among school children at UPT SDN 060831. Through a series of educational activities including lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on practices, the program strives to instill healthy eating habits in students. The approach employed involves enjoyable and participatory learning methods to ensure that students not only understand the nutritional benefits of vegetables and fruits but are also motivated to change their eating patterns. The results of this program show a significant increase in students' nutritional knowledge and positive changes in their vegetable and fruit consumption behavior. Additionally, this program is expected to have a long-term impact in creating a school environment that more strongly supports healthy eating habits.

Based on the results of a survey by Kurious and Populix, a healthy lifestyle starting to become a focus and trend in Indonesia. These surveys reveal people's understanding of healthy food, with the problems that arise. Even though many people understand its benefits, there is still a gap between understanding and healthy practices, especially among the productive age group (25-44 years). Difficulty maintaining consistency in a healthy eating pattern is a challenge faced. The solutions provided from the survey results show that 64 percent of Indonesian people use healthy catering services to maintain consistent healthy lifestyle patterns. Therefore, the idea of developing the YumHealth startup emerged to help people start eating better, with a focus on catering services and delivery service features, nutritional consultations, education through articles,and a BMI calculator. This research will focus on implementing these features using a Design Thinking approach and testing using the Usability Testing method. Apart from that, the potential of the online market in Indonesia is also an encouragement to develop this application. This research aims to provide adequate solutions to existing problems and improve user experience. Based on the results of Usability Testing with 30 respondents, the final result was 71.5, which means the application prototype is in a good grade. The testing results also provide suggestions such as the use of typography (fonts), and visualization in education, as well as adding features such as guide pages and TDEE calculators.

Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) is a collection of behaviors that are practiced based on individual awareness to prevent health problems. Considering that the number of children in Indonesia is an average of 30% of the total population of Indonesia and school age is the golden age for instilling the values of clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS). The aim is to determine the relationship between eating patterns, rest patterns and hygiene patterns in school children on healthy living behavior in kindergarten. Santo Asih, Parbagasan Village, District. Uluan Year 2022. Method: This type of research is analytical descriptive research using quantitative methods, namely a cross sectional approach. The population in the study were 50 pre-school children at Santo Asih Kindergarten with a sample of 50 people. Results: There is a relationship between eating patterns and PHBS in preschool children at Santoh Asih Kindergarten, Parbagasan Village. The P value obtained is 0.006 because the Pv value ≤ α (0.05) and the OR = 275.00 (23,310-3244,305). There is a relationship between rest patterns and PHBS in preschool children at Santoh Asih Kindergarten, Parbagasan Village. By obtaining a P value of 0.000 because the Pv value ≤ α (0.05) and the OR = 19,000 (4,290-84,143), there is a relationship between cleanliness patterns and PHBS in preschool children at Santoh Asih Kindergarten, Parbagasan Village. By obtaining a P value of 0.000 because the Pv value ≤ α (0.05) and the OR = 15,750 (3,625-68,410). In conclusion, there is a relationship between eating patterns, rest patterns, hygiene patterns and clean and healthy living behavior.

For a Muslim, the body is a means of worshiping the Khaliq (Allah SWT), both worship that is hablu minan-nas and hablu mina-Allah. Al-Ghazali views the physical aspect as a means to achieve human goals, and a means to carry out religious obligations. The aim of this research is to find out the Islamic perspective on physical education. The research method used is library research. Therefore, this research was obtained from reading results sourced from articles, books, and websites that contain material relevant to this research. The findings in this study are that Islamic law regulates physical education with the aim of being able to get used to healthy living and discipline in maintaining cleanliness, eating patterns, dress patterns, activity patterns and resting as an effective method of maintaining physical health.

 Assessment of food consumption can be used to determine the amount and source of nutrients eaten. This can help show the supply of nutrients in the body that is sufficient or less regular with balanced nutrition that supports stamina and body health, especially for children. This habit supports physical and mental growth. Familiarizing children with healthy eating patterns is easy. Many parents complain about their children's poor eating habits, such as refusing to eat rice complete with side dishes, choosing only sweet foods or refusing to eat the same for various reasons. Of course it makes parents worry about the development of the baby (Luchan, 2014). The results of the research obtained, can be seen from research on 32 respondents about the relationship between diet and nutritional status in toddlers aged 1-4 years in Huta III Village Tanjung Pasir Simalungun Regency can be drawn as follows: Based on the largest frequency of eating respondents have a good frequency of eating as many as 25 people (78.12%), respondents have a frequency of eating that is not good that is 7 people (21.88%). Based on the portion of food the majority of respondents had a good portion of food, namely 21 people (65.62%), the portion of food that was not good was 11 people (34.38%). Based on the main food, respondents have a good type of food, namely 19 people (59.38%) and 13 people (40.62%).

People in rural areas usually have minimal knowledge or information about healthy eating patterns related to nutritionally balanced foods, due to their habits that take it for granted. The increasing number of cases of disease suffered by the community due to unhealthy and inappropriate eating patterns in the selection of food intake for families, especially to deal with this COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to provide health education to the community related to healthy eating patterns. As the target audience for the implementation of this service, the community of Triyagan Village, District, Mojolaban, Sukoharjo Regency, includes the stages of preparation, giving pre-test and post-test, presenting material and conducting evaluations. The results of the pre-test and post-test evaluations on knowledge of healthy eating patterns showed a positive direction with an increase in value/score, from an average of 61 to 79 (scale score of 100) after receiving counseling. This evaluation shows that there has been a change in mindset about a healthy lifestyle as an effort to prevent the Covid-19 virus during the pandemic.