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Fast food is a top choice because it is convenient, time-saving, and can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. In addition, it is served in a hygienic environment and is considered a prestigious and modern food, especially among young people. In Indonesia, fast food consumption is increasing, based on research from the Directorate of Public Nutrition, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, it was recorded that in 2000, out of a total population of 210 million, around 76.7 million were overweight and more than 9.8 million were obese. This study aims to determine the level of understanding of students about the impact of fast food consumption in the DIII Midwifery Study Programme at Almarisah Madani University. The method used in this research is qualitative research with a total sample of 48 people selected using the total sampling technique. The results showed that of the 48 respondents, 43 students (89.58%) had a good level of understanding, 4 students (8.33%) had sufficient understanding, and 1 student (2.09%) had less understanding. Thus, the majority of students have good knowledge about the impact of fast food consumption.

School-aged children need adequate nutrients that support children's growth and development. Children can learn, play and develop optimally which is supported by nutritious and balanced food intake (Marfuah et al., 2022). School-aged or elementary school (SD) children are easily affected by malnutrition. Several factors that cause nutritional problems in school-aged children include parents' economic difficulties and low intake of nutritious food. Apart from that, parents' lack of awareness of the importance of nutrition, irregular eating patterns, and wrong eating habits also have negative effects related to nutrition (Rahmi, 2020). Apart from that, eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia are related to social pressure, unhealthy body image and other emotional problems. Therefore, there is a need to increase awareness about the importance of healthy eating patterns, provide access to nutritious food, strengthen nutrition education in schools, and involve parents in supporting good eating habits at home, collaboration between parents, schools and communities as well. plays a role in supporting healthy eating patterns for children (Susanti et al., 2024).  The aim of this service activity is to increase students' knowledge about the importance of optimal nutritional intake in accordance with children's nutritional needs so that it can support optimal growth and development, producing an intelligent and accomplished generation, therefore it is necessary to carry out health promotion efforts in the form of providing education and evaluation to increasing knowledge about nutrition in school-aged children so as to create a healthy, superior and achieving generation.

The food industry not only pays attention to aspects of nutritional value and benefits, but also aspects of food safety by implementing a prevention system at the critical point of danger, namely HACCP. PT. Aerofood Indonesia is committed to meeting food needs on board aircraft and plays an active role as a provider of supporting services for Garuda Indonesia airline as the parent company and several foreign airlines. This research was conducted with a focus on the Tuna Pasta Salad menu. The food processing process from receiving raw materials to serving is analyzed according to HACCP principles, while the nutritional content of the menu is evaluated to ensure that the meal is balanced and adequate for passengers during the flight. This research is expected to provide a comprehensive picture of the importance of implementing food safety and nutritional analysis in the inflight catering industry. This research method uses a qualitative approach by conducting observations and interviews. At each stage, food safety at ACS Denpasar is carried out through the application of HACCP. From the results of microbiology laboratory tests, no pathogenic bacteria were found. The nutritional value per serving of tuna pasta salad is 113.4kcal, Fat=5,484g, KH=11,694g, Protein=4,242g. This menu is used as an appetizer which is sufficient for 17.65% of energy, of the 30% requirement for a passenger's lunch based on the nutritional adequacy of an adult, namely 2150 kcal.

Midwives are one of the health workers in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates by providing continuous midwifery services, promotion through partnerships and empowering communities with other health workers. The sample in this study was 24 pregnant women in the second and third trimesters consisting of 12 respondents for the control group and 12 respondents for the intervention group. The time of the study was May to June at the Negri Lama Health Center in 2022. The time of the study was May to June at the Negri Lama Health Center in 2022. The results of the bivariate analysis test using Mann Whitney showed a P-Value of 0.022 (P <0.05) so Ho was rejected, which means that there is a significant effect of giving dates on increasing hemoglobin in pregnant women in the second trimester. Pregnant women, especially pregnant women who experience anemia, are expected to routinely consume iron tablets and dates because if consumed properly, dates have many benefits, especially for pregnant women and dates do not have side effects on the fetus or mother so that they can meet the nutritional needs required by the body and can maximize iron absorption.

The provision of in-flight catering services is a crucial component in ensuring a high-quality flying experience, guaranteeing food safety and nutritional balance to support passenger health during flights. PT. Aerofood Indonesia Denpasar is committed to being an internationally recognized catering company that provides a diverse range of meals, including Asian cuisine, Japanese/Korean cuisine, Western cuisine, Nusantara and local cuisine, pastry and bakery products for airline passengers. One of the most frequently produced main dishes is Woku Belanga Fish.This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the importance of food safety implementation and nutritional analysis in the in-flight catering industry. The research employs a qualitative approach through observations and interviews. Food safety assessment is conducted by determining Critical Control Points (CCPs) at each stage, from raw material reception to distribution to the aircraft. The majority of product descriptions align with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 01-4852-1998. Laboratory examination of the Ikan Woku Belanga dish revealed a total plate count (TPC) of 1.1 × 10⁴ CFU/g, with no detectable levels of Enterobacter, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, or Bacillus cereus. In terms of its nutritional value, when served as a lunch option for midday flights, the Woku Belanga Fish dish meets 61.5% of the energy requirement, 85.5% of protein, 60.5% of fat, and 54.7% of carbohydrates, based on an adult daily energy requirement of 2,150 kcal.

One of the indicators based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030) is to support welfare and ensure a healthy life for all at all ages with the most important point being to reduce maternal mortality to less than 70 per 100,000 live births and prevent neonatal and toddler mortality rates of at least 12 per 1000 live births and 25 per 1000 live births in toddlers. A study was conducted to determine the effect of giving red guava juice on changes in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the third trimester at PMB Debby Deliserdang in 2022. In this study, the sample used was all pregnant women in the third trimester in March to May 2022, totaling 12 people. The study showed that in the intervention group before giving red guava juice, the majority had moderate anemia with a frequency of 8 respondents (66.7%) and a minority were normal with a frequency of 1 respondent (8.3%). Meanwhile, after giving red guava juice, the majority were normal with a frequency of 7 respondents (53.8%) and a minority of moderate anemia as much as 1 respondent (8.3%). The results of the analysis test in this study using Mann Whithney showed a P-Value of 0.022 (P <0.05), namely that there is an effect of giving red guava juice on increasing hemoglobin in pregnant women in the second trimester. Pregnant women, especially pregnant women who experience anemia, are expected to routinely consume red guava juice because if consumed properly, red guava juice has many benefits, especially for pregnant women so that it can meet the nutritional needs required by the body and can maximize iron absorption.

Background: WHO and UNICEF recommend that newborns receive exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months in early life until the age of two years. The low level of exclusive breastfeeding in the community is caused by various challenges such as the assumption that the supply of breast milk is insufficient and the lack of knowledge about natural methods to increase breast milk production. Community service is carried out in RW II, Siwalankerto, Surabaya. Method: Using a natural approach, educational workshops and direct training in preparing soy milk, aimed at mothers, pregnant women, and posyandu cadres. This program focuses on the use of soy-based products, especially "SAKESI" (Soy Milk), as a natural method to increase lactation. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted to assess changes in knowledge and behavior regarding exclusive breastfeeding and the use of soy products. The study findings showed significant improvements in both knowledge and practical application of these methods, indicating the effectiveness of the program in promoting breastfeeding practices. Conclusion: The project highlights the potential of an affordable local resource such as soybeans to address public health challenges related to maternal and child nutrition and also the importance of ongoing community education and support to sustain these improvements.

This systematic review examines the effectiveness of antenatal classes in improving pregnant women's attitudes towards stunting prevention. The review analyzed 28 studies published between 2018 and 2023, focusing on developing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia. The methodology followed PRISMA guidelines, utilizing multiple academic databases. The analysis revealed that structured antenatal classes significantly improved maternal knowledge about stunting (68% increase in knowledge scores) and led to positive behavioral changes in nutritional practices. Regular attendance at comprehensive antenatal classes was associated with better pregnancy outcomes, with participants showing 75% higher rates of implementing recommended nutritional guidelines. Key success factors included regular class frequency, interactive teaching methods, cultural sensitivity, and strong community support. However, significant challenges were identified, including resource limitations, access barriers, and cultural resistance. The review highlighted successful adaptations such as hybrid learning models and community-based approaches. Recommendations include strengthening program design through evidence-based approaches, enhancing community engagement, developing sustainable funding mechanisms, and implementing robust monitoring systems. This review underscores the vital role of antenatal classes in stunting prevention while emphasizing the need for continued research to address existing challenges and enhance program effectiveness across diverse settings.

Tomatoes are one of the alternatives used to make tomato paste, which can be added to waffle preparation to enhance their flavor. Innovation is needed to create new products and increase the utilization of local food ingredients with economic value. The objectives of the research are: 1) To determine the public acceptance of waffles with added tomato paste, 2) To identify the best recipe for waffles with added tomato paste, and 3) To analyze the carbohydrate and fat content in waffles with added tomato paste. The experimental method involved formulating waffle recipes with varying percentages of tomato paste addition: 15%, 30%, and 45%. A total of 35 panelists participated in this study. The research results were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The findings showed that waffles with 45% tomato paste addition were the most preferred and accepted by the panelists. The most accepted waffle composition included: 130 g of wheat flour, 58 g of tomato paste, 50 g of eggs, 40 g of sugar, 190 ml of UHT milk, 3 g of baking powder, and 60 g of margarine. The nutritional value per 100 g of the best tomato paste waffle is 43.01% carbohydrates and 5.889% fat.

Bacground Stunting remains a chronic nutritional problem in Indonesia. One approach to preventing stunting is by strengthening the utilization of local wisdom in food resources. In Lhokseumawe City, locally available seafood, which is a high-protein food source, is abundant. However, many members of the community are unaware of the nutritional benefits of these local ingredients. Purpose of this community service activity is to enhance the empowerment of locally sourced complementary feeding as an effort to prevent stunting in coastal communities in Gampong Pusong Lama, Banda Sakti District, Lhokseumawe City. The implementation method began with planning, followed by the lectures, animated video screenings, distribution of booklets and posters, and demonstrations on preparing complementary feeding using local food ingredients. This health education activity was conducted over a single day. Monitoring and evaluation were carried out by measuring participants' knowledge seven days after the education session. Results of this community service showed a 50% increase in participants' knowledge after being provided with health education through booklets, animated videos, posters, lectures, and demonstrations. Conclusion This activity needs to be conducted continuously to help prevent the rise of stunting in young children by utilizing local food as a primary, affordable, and accessible source of nutrition. 

Background: Hypertension is one of the causes of premature death because it is associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease. In Indonesia itself, the prevalence of hypertension is quite high, reaching 34.11% in the population over 18 years of age because it is related to the poor lifestyle of Indonesian people, such as eating daily food, rarely consuming fruits and vegetables that are rich in nutritional deficiencies, rarely exercising, smoking from an early age, frequently drinking alcoholic beverages, frequently experiencing severe stress, or hypertension sufferers who do not regularly take medication. Purpose : this training is an intervention effort towards self-care and quality of life for cadres in Cepaka Village with the hope of improving the quality of life for the elderly. Method : will be carried out face to face for one month in four meetings. The meeting consists of assessment activities before (pre test), lecture, video screening, distribution of booklets and assessment after (post test). Results: based on the pre-test results, the average was 67 and after the post-test the average participant score was 85, so that there was an increase in knowledge and an increase in the optimization of cadets in Cepaka Village. Conclusion: This PKM has been implemented by providing education through the delivery of material, and understanding of the material followed by participants. Participants consisted of elderly cadres from Cepaka Village.

The problem of under-five nutrition, especially stunting, is still the focus of the government. Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on physical, mental and emotional development, as well as brain development. Children who suffer from stunting, as adults, will be more susceptible to diseases, both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Jambi Province's stunting prevalence of 13.5% in 2023 has not yet reached the reduction target. Based on SSGI in 2021, the stunting prevalence rate in Jambi City is 14.0%. This study aims to determine the effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. This study is a quasi-experimental study (pre- test and post-test), the respondents were mothers of toddlers in Pinang Merah Village, Jambi City. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study were an increase in knowledge seen from the results of the pre- test and post-test which statistically proved a significant increase in knowledge (p-value <0.001). It is concluded that there is an effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. It is hoped that local health centers will often carry out counseling or educational activities to the community to increase knowledge, attitudes and behavior so as to increase the degree of public health.

Background: Choosing Breastfeeding Grandmothers is an effort to maximize the role of grandmothers in making exclusive breastfeeding a success. So far, grandmothers are the people in the family who are considered more capable and have a lot of experience, especially in caring for babies. This is the basis for this service in order to maximize the role of grandmothers in helping breastfeeding mothers provide good nutrition to their babies. Objectives There is an increase in knowledge, changing attitudes and behavior of breastfeeding grandmothers in the application of effleurage massage using Jitu oil to support exclusive breastfeeding and interaction and sharing of information through coaching breastfeeding grandmothers in the application of Effleurage Massage using Jitu Oil to support exclusive breastfeeding. Method Training implementation time January 26, 2024, mentoring implementation January 27 - February 26, 2024. The location of the activity is at the Lamongan Arjasa Village Hall. Method using PAR (Participatory Action Research), Results: This activity was attended by 19 grandmothers and 19 breastfeeding mothers. At the time of Choosing 12 people had good knowledge, 4 had sufficient knowledge, and 3 people had less. At the time of post-mentoring, 14 people had good skills, 3 people had sufficient knowledge and 2 people had less. Conclusion: The Choosing and mentoring activities carried out can increase knowledge and improve the skills of Grandmothers in performing Massage Effluerage massage to help relax the body of breastfeeding mothers.

Background: Malnutrition, particularly among pregnant women and toddlers, remains a significant issue in Indonesia. One approach to reducing wasting rates involves direct counseling and empowering mothers of toddlers with the skills to prepare balanced menus using local food for their families, especially for toddlers suffering from wasting. Enhance mothers’ knowledge in preparing balanced menus for toddlers, increasing the benefits of the menu for the growth and development of toddlers. This training activity was carried out over 4 meetings, at the PKM Sukarami Hall, via an online WA group, a menu competition was held at the PKM Sukarami Hall and at the Posyandu, and evaluation monitoring through weighing at the Posyandu. There were 30 participants consisting of 10 posyandu cadres and 20 mothers of toddlers from the Sukarami Health Center working area, Palembang city. Method used in the training is first a pre-test, lecture, question and answer discussion, and post-test, practical demonstration of menu processing and menu competition. Monitoring and evaluation looks at the growth and development of toddlers through weighing. The success of organizing this community service can be seen from the enthusiasm of the group of participants who attended.  Results :  the mothers' knowledge met the initial score criteria of 37% to 60% with an increase of 23%, skills in providing a healthy, balanced nutritional menu. Conclusion: there were 20 toddlers showed weight increases ranging from 100 grams to 260 grams.

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem that has a serious impact on child growth and development. This article examines the role of families in providing healthy and nutritious food to prevent stunting in infants. Through literature reviews, case studies, and real-world conditions, it was found that the availability of nutritious food in households, good feeding practices, and mothers' knowledge of nutrition significantly influence children's nutritional status. This article suggests the importance of integrated interventions, including nutrition education for mothers, the provision of nutritious complementary foods, and social support for families, to increase the consumption of nutritious foods in infants and prevent stunting.

This study examined the Basic English ommunication skills of the Students of Clinical Nutrition Study Program at Politeknik Negeri Jember, especially in the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year who are taking the Basic English Class. Using a quantitative and descriptive research approach, data was collected through tests designed to assess students' knowledge of English expressions used in everyday life. The test consists of 71 questions covering four topics. The test results showed good scores with most of the scores were categorized good and very good. Beside that, the difficulty index for each part of the test showed that students can answer the questions of the test that were categorized easy and very easy. The results of this study showed that students have good Basic English communication skills to prepare the students in entering the workplace in globalization era.

Posyandu Balita in Kendal Paiton Hamlet has a strategic role in improving the health of pregnant women and early childhood, amidst the problem of malnutrition that is often experienced by pregnant women, especially in developing countries. Malnutrition, including chronic energy deficiency (CED), is at risk of increasing long-term health problems such as stunting which affects the quality of Human Resources (HR) in the future. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) activities in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding the importance of fulfilling nutrition during pregnancy and its impact on preventing stunting. This study used a method used to provide socialization and training in understanding applications about children using a pretest-posttest to measure changes in respondents' knowledge and attitudes before and after participating in PKM activities. The pretest results showed that pregnant women's knowledge about nutrition and stunting was relatively low, with an average score of 45%. After participating in PKM activities, in the posttest, the average score increased to 75%, indicating a significant increase in pregnant women's understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition to prevent stunting. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the PKM activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding nutrition and stunting problems, which are expected to have a positive impact on maternal and child health in the future.

Tempe is an inherent food source for Indonesians, with a large number of tempe consumers in the local community. This community service program aims to improve students' understanding and skills in processing cempedak seeds into tempe, including drying methods that allow long-term storage. This activity was carried out from July to November 2024.  This activity was carried out in several stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the completion stage.  The program on the utilization of cempedak seeds in tempeh production shows promising potential as a food innovation based on local resources. The success rate of this program is not only measured from the production aspect, but also from the transfer of knowledge to students who act as agents of change in alternative food development. Some of the advantages of this activity program are that it provides an alternative utilization of cempedak seed waste into products with nutritional value. In addition, the production cost is relatively affordable compared to the use of soybean. The disadvantage of this program is that the availability of raw materials depends on the cempedak harvest season.

Sustainable Food Yard (P2L) is one of the priority programs in maintaining community food security. However, in the implementation of the program there are still problems, including the late delivery of assistance which has an impact on the delay in the implementation of activities so that the P2L program does not run in accordance with the technical instructions that have been issued each year, and assistance that is less than optimal. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effectiveness of the program to increase diversification and community food security through sustainable food yard activities (P2L) in farm women's groups in South Tangerang City. The method in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive method. Data collection techniques used three ways, observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Then the collected data were analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results showed that the achievement of the program has not yet shown the expected effectiveness due to the delay in disbursement of funds which has an impact on the delay in the implementation of activities and has not yet achieved the program objectives in fulfilling food and nutrition sources, especially for stunting so that it has not been able to contribute to helping Posyandu in providing animal protein in the stunting locus determined by the Mayor of South Tangerang. The integration indicator is not yet fully effective because there are still farm women groups that have not received intensive assistance from the program assistants. In addition, the implementation of P2L procedures applied in South Tangerang City has not been maximized because the concept of seedling houses is not suitable for the hot conditions in South Tangerang City. The adaptation indicator has not run optimally because the use of facilities and infrastructure for P2L activities is still limited to conventional agricultural tools.  

SD Inpres Parang, located in Kelurahan Lanna, Kecamatan Parangloe, Kabupaten Gowa, educates 244 students. Observations revealed that the school canteen provides unhealthy snacks containing sweeteners, preservatives, and food coloring. Regular consumption of these snacks can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases such as early-onset diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this activity is to educate students, teachers, and canteen managers about healthy, halal, and thoyib snacks to raise awareness of the importance of choosing safe snacks and to protect students from health risks at an early age. Education was also provided to food vendors on the importance of maintaining food safety and nutrition. The methods used included socialization and education through lectures, Q&A sessions, and engaging communication media such as animated videos, educational games, and standing banners. The results showed strong support from stakeholders, including the school principal, teachers, canteen managers, students, and university students, which ensured the smooth implementation of the program. Prior coordination, both offline and online, helped clarify the roles of each party. Awareness of the importance of healthy, halal, and thoyib snacks increased, and there was a stronger commitment to creating a healthier school environment.