Abstract
Low levels of vegetable and fruit consumption made preschooler susceptible to disease. This study aimed to find out the relationship of maternal education levels to vegetable and fruit consumption in preschooler. The research method was a type of analytical quantitative research, with a correlation design and a cross-sectional approach. This research was conducted at Payung Sekaki Public Health Center. Sample of this study were 192 mothers who had a preschooler. Sampling techniques used purposive sampling. The data was collected by using questionnaire which was created by researchers and had been tested for validity and reliability before. Data was analyzed by using chi-square test. The results of the bivariate analysis obtained a value of 0,045 (< 0,05) which means there was a significant relationship between maternal education levels and vegetable and fruit consumption. Thus, the public health center was expect to provide education and health information to mothers about how to serve food for preschooler which more interesting and nutritious.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
