Knowledge Of Balanced Nutrition Research Articles

Menumbuhkan Kesadaran Gizi Seimbang Melalui Edukasi dan Pengecekan Status Gizi pada Santriwati di Maahad Tahfiz Al-Qur’an Darul Falah, Selangor, Malaysia

Maahad Tahfiz Al-Qur’an Darul Falah, Selangor, Malaysia, is an institution focused on Qur’an memorization for female students. Due to their intense activities, including memorization requiring high concentration, balanced nutrition is essential for supporting their academic performance and health. However, their nutritional intake has not been fully optimized. Initial observations indicated that some students have limited knowledge of balanced nutrition, which may affect their health and nutritional status. This community service program aimed to raise awareness about the importance of balanced nutrition through education, nutritional status checks, and counseling. The program included three main activities: (1) Nutrition education through lectures and interactive sessions, covering basic concepts of balanced nutrition, the food pyramid, and guidelines from the Ministry of Health Malaysia; (2) Nutritional status checks through height and weight measurements to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), identifying students' nutritional categories and related issues; and (3) Nutritional counseling, conducted after the status checks, teaching students how to achieve or maintain an ideal weight and offering advice on healthy eating and lifestyle habits. The program, which involved 40 students, found that 60% of them had a normal nutritional status, while some were underweight (12.5%), overweight (20%), and obese (7.5%). The education and counseling sessions helped improve the students' understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition and provided guidance on how to maintain or achieve a healthy weight, supporting their overall health and academic.

The Effectiveness of Health Education Using Falshback and Video Methods on Balanced Nutrition Knowledge Among Children in Elementary School

Aims: This study aims to assess the efficacy of nutrition education using flipcharts and movies in enhancing the knowledge of Balanced Nutrition among elementary school students at SDN 1 Bina Karya Jaya, Putra Rumbia District, Central Lampung Regency in 2023. Method: The study used the Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design methodology to investigate 44 students at SDN 1 Bina Karya Jaya in Putra Rumbia, Central Lampung Regency. Result: The results showed that there were differences in the effectiveness of health education flipcharts and video methods on knowledge of balanced nutrition in students at SDN 1 Bina Karya Jaya, Putra Rumbia District, Central Lampung with a p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: To enable teaching staff to collaborate closely with health workers in order to provide frequent health education on proper nutrition for school-age children, therefore preventing nutritional issues in children.

Implementation of Binaan Inovatif Sehat Mandiri Aktif (BIMA): A Community Resilience Program for COVID-19 at Griya Lare Utami Bantul

Introduction: Resilience is the key to overcoming the significant challenges of pandemics or large-scale disasters. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was performed in the study report. The BIMA program implementation lasted from June to November 2022 at Griya Lare Utami, Bantul. DIY, through integrated community services (BIMA): Training (B: Building/Binaan): training for cadres to screen potential health problems, Innovative Activities (I: Inovatif): valid information literacy (anti-hoax) for families and Canva training for youth organizations, Independent of Menu (M: Mandiri menu): Independently develops menus, practical locally available for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), and Active (A: Aktif); counseling actions, competitions to make fish products, and poster designs, and evaluation of activities for community society. Results: The BIMA program involved 172 people from health cadres (n=12), Youth Organizations (n=24), Innovative Families (n=12), and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) (n=11), with community members (n=113). The results showed significant differences after the program in cadre roles (p=0.01), Canva training (p=0.01), innovation family training (p=0.04), and knowledge of balanced nutrition (p=0.002). Meanwhile, there was no significant difference in the respondents' understanding regarding the development of local food products after participating in the activity (p=0.082). These results indicate that the BIMA program succeeded in increasing the knowledge and skills of the respondents. Conclusion: The BIMA Program has effectively enhanced the roles of health workers, health literacy, and nutrition management. However, it requires further advancement in the development of local products. It is recommended that the initiative persists with activities aimed at extensive community empowerment, incorporating collaboration with pertinent sectors.

Nutrition education about breakfast and healthy snacks to prevent anemia in teenagers at SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik

Gresik Regency, with its rapid industrial growth, faces a high rate of anemia among adolescents, particularly in Kebomas District. Initial studies indicate that skipping breakfast and consuming unhealthy snacks are primary contributors. This community service program aimed to increase adolescent knowledge about the importance of healthy breakfasts and nutritious snacks to prevent anemia. Through structured nutrition education, the program sought to modify adolescent eating habits. Methods included delivering interactive nutrition education materials to SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik students. Evaluation results showed a significant rise in participants' balanced nutrition knowledge, with the percentage of participants demonstrating good knowledge increasing from 6.1% to 79.6%.

Correlation of knowledge of balanced nutrition and eating patterns with biology learning outcomes through students' physical activity

Insufficient nutritional knowledge, diets that do not meet nutritional adequacy levels, and excessive physical activity for the body affect the learning outcomes of some students. This study aims to investigate the relationship between knowledge about balanced nutrition and diet with biology learning outcomes through physical activity. This study is an ex post facto, which is correlational in knowing the relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and diet with biology learning outcomes through physical activity. The population in this study were all students of class XI of State Senior High School in Polewali Sub-district, Polewali Mandar Regency, 2023/2024 school year, which includes SMAN 1 Polewali, SMAN 2 Polewali, SMAN 3 Polewali and SMAN 4 Polewali. The sample in this study was taken as many as 210 using simple random sampling. The research instruments used in this study were a balanced nutrition knowledge test, a dietary pattern questionnaire in the form of a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) form, and a Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) physical activity questionnaire. The data obtained in this study were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and inferential path analysis with the help of the SPSS program. The results showed that knowledge of balanced nutrition with diet can affect biology learning outcomes, and diet with physical activity can affect biology learning outcomes. This research can impact the improvement of the health and wellbeing of learners by improving concentration and overall performance. It can assist in developing more effective educational strategies to promote health and academic achievement.Abstrak. Pengetahuan gizi yang kurang, pola makan yang tidak sesuai dengan tingkat kecukupan gizi, dan aktivitas fisik yang berlebihan untuk tubuh mempengaruhi hasil belajar beberapa peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang gizi seimbang dan pola makan dengan hasil belajar biologi melalui aktivitas fisik. Penelitian ini adalah ex post facto yang bersifat korelasional dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan gizi seimbang dan pola makan dengan hasil belajar biologi melalui aktivitas fisik. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik kelas XI SMA Negeri se-Kecamatan Polewali, Kabupaten Polewali Mandar, tahun ajaran 2023/2024 yang meliputi SMAN 1 Polewali, SMAN 2 Polewali, SMAN 3 Polewali dan SMAN 4 Polewali. Sampel dalam penelitian ini diambil sebanyak 210 dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa tes soal pengetahuan gizi seimbang, kuisioner pola makan berupa formulir Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), dan kuisioner aktivitas fisik Global Physical Activity Questonnaire (GPAQ). Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan inferensial analisis jalur (path analysis) dengan bantuan program SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan gizi seimbang dengan pola makan dapat mempengaruhi hasil belajar Biologi dan pola makan dengan aktivitas fisik dapat mempengaruhi hasil belajar Biologi dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini dapat berdampak terhadap peningkatan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan peserta didik untuk meningkatkan konsentrasi serta kinerja secara keseluruhan. Ini dapat membantu dalam pengembangan strategi Pendidikan yang lebih efektif untuk mempromosikan kesehatan dan prestasi dalam bidang akademik.

Maternal Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition and Maternal Feeding Practices Associated with Stunting in Children Aged 24-60 Months in the Puskesmas Siempat Rube Working Area

Introduction: The prevalence of stunting among children aged 24-60 months is a critical public health concern including in the Puskesmas Siempat Rube working area. Inadequate maternal knowledge about balanced nutrition and inappropriate feeding practices can contribute to the incidence of stunting. Objective: To analyze the relationship between maternal knowledge of balanced nutrition and maternal feeding practice on the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-60 months in the Puskesmas Siempat Rube working area. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2023. The research sample consisted of 43 participants selected using purposive sampling. Balanced nutrition knowledge scores were categorized into poor, sufficient, and good; meanwhile, the higher the score for feeding practice, the better the mother's feeding practice was assumed. Height was assessed based on the TB/U indicator and categorized into stunting and not stunting. Hypotheses were analyzed using logistic regression tests, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Result: The prevalence of stunting in this study was 69.8%. Most mothers had insufficient knowledge of balanced nutrition (90.7%), and the average feeding practice score was 58.4. Maternal knowledge of balanced nutrition and maternal feeding practice are significantly related to the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-60 months in the Puskesmas Siempat Rube working area (p < 0.05). Maternal knowledge of balanced nutrition and maternal feeding practice act as protective factors against the incidence of stunting. The odds of children aged 24-60 months experiencing stunting were 0.056 times lower if their mothers had sufficient knowledge of balanced nutrition compared to mothers with poor knowledge. Similarly, each 1-point increase in a mother's feeding practice score could reduce the incidence of stunting by 0.910 times compared to mothers with a feeding practice score one point lower. Conclusion: Maternal knowledge of balanced nutrition and maternal feeding practice are significantly associated with the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-60 months in the Puskesmas Siempat Rube working area.

Improving Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition and Monitoring The Nutritional Status of Toddlers In Mothers at Posyandu in Sei Naga Lawan Village

Toddler nutrition problems are one of the determinants of the quality of human resources in the future. Toddlers have the potential to be very vulnerable to nutritional problems, which are caused by a lack of nutritional intake. The need for nutrients plays a role in optimizing the growth and development of toddlers. Nutritional problems can be overcome depending on the role of parents, especially mothers. This community service activity aims to increase knowledge about balanced nutrition and monitor the nutritional status of toddlers. The method used in this activity is using education through balanced nutrition counseling and monitoring the nutritional status of toddlers to mothers who have children aged 0 to 60 months by providing leaflets to participants. The number of participants who took part in the activity was 27 people. The implementation of the Community Service activity was carried out by a team of lecturers and students from the Nutrition Study Program INKES Medistra Lubuk Pakam in 2024. This Community Service was also accompanied by cadres of the Nagalawan Village Posyandu and health workers from the Melati Melati Health Center, Serdang Bedagai Regency. From 27 participants, data was obtained that there was an increase in knowledge, proven by mothers who had good knowledge previously as many as 3 people after being given counseling increased to 12 people, which means there was an increase of 33.33%. The results of monitoring the nutritional status of toddlers in Nagalawan Village showed that the nutritional status of toddlers with the category of malnutrition was 7 people (26.0%), the normal nutritional category was 12 people (44.4%). In comparison, the excess nutritional category was 8 people (29.6%). In the PkM activity, it can be concluded that there was an increase in maternal knowledge of 33.33%. The use of leaflet media, lecture methods, and questions and answers effectively increased maternal knowledge in Nagalawan Village. The results of monitoring the nutritional status of toddlers with the majority of toddlers with the normal nutritional category were 12 people (44.4%).

The Relationship Between Knowledge Of Balanced Nutrition And Nutritional Status Among Students

The nutritional status of students can be influenced by their knowledge of balanced nutrition. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and the nutritional status of students at SMK SPP SNAKMA Muhammadiyah Tanjung Anom. An analytical observational method with a cross-sectional study approach was applied. The research was conducted from November 2022 to June 2023 at SMK SPP SNAKMA Muhammadiyah Tanjung Anom. The study population comprised X and XI grade students, with a sample size of 90 students selected through systematic random sampling. The relationship between variables was assessed using the Chi-Square test with α = 0.001. The findings revealed that a significant proportion of respondents had good knowledge of balanced nutrition (67.8%) and good nutritional status (78.9%). The conclusion of this research is that there is a significant relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and the nutritional status of students at SMK SPP SNAKMA Muhammadiyah Tanjung Anom, with a P-value of 0.001 (P<0.05). Students are encouraged to read more books or seek journal references related to balanced nutrition to enhance their knowledge in this area.

Stunting prevention: balanced nutrition education, fill my plate, and complementary food variations for breast milk

Optimal nutrition is very important for normal growth and the physical and intellectual development of children. One effort to maintain balanced nutrition is to use a "Fill My Plate" meal portion consisting of fifty percent fruit and vegetables, and the remaining fifty percent consisting of carbohydrates and protein. However, there are still very few mothers who understand how to balance the contents of my plate for the nutritional needs of toddlers. The impact is that the stunting rate in Indonesia is still high. One way to prevent stunting is by educating mothers about the contents of my plate and indicators of nutritional adequacy for toddlers. This community service aims to prevent stunting by increasing knowledge about balanced nutrition, what's on my plate, and variations in complementary foods for breast milk (MP ASI). The mechanism for implementing this activity consists of four activity steps, namely planning, implementation (providing material, questions and answers, pre and post-test questions), activity monitoring, and evaluation. The results of this socialization showed that there was an increase in parents' knowledge of balanced nutrition and variations of MP ASI in the good category with the pretest score which was previously at 51.56%, in the posttest it increased to 74.9% after the education was provided.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS EATING PATTERNS IkesT MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG STUDENTS

Background: Social Media is online media that supports social interaction. Social media uses web-based technology that turns communication into interactive dialogue. Research objective: To determine the relationship between balanced nutritional knowledge and balanced nutritional attitudes through social media on the eating patterns of Muhammadiyah Palembang Health Sciences and Technology Students. Research Method: This research design uses a Chi-Square approach with quantitative methods. Research Results: The results of statistical tests using the chi square test obtained a value of p=0.006, which means there is a significant relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and eating patterns. The results of statistical tests using chi square obtained p=0.005, which means there is a significant relationship between balanced nutritional attitudes and eating patterns. Conclusion: there is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and attitudes towards students' eating patterns, because the higher a person's knowledge and attitude towards eating, the better their diet.

The Relationship of Balanced Nutrition Knowledge with the Attitudes and Behaviors of Young Women

This study aims to determine the relationship between balanced nutrition knowledge with the attitudes and behaviors of adolescent girls. An analytical survey with a cross-sectional design was conducted in July – August 2023 at the Paqusata Youth Integrated Healthcare Center working area of the Teluk Lingga Health Center, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. A total of 51 adolescents were included as a sample using total sampling and setting inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis using the Chi-Square test. Univariate tests showed respondents' age (31.4%), grade 10 (41.2%), mothers with high school education (43.1%), and parents' occupation was IRT (78.4%). Knowledge of balanced nutrition is mostly a good criterion (62.7%), attitudes are mostly good criteria (66.7%), and behaviour is mostly a good criterion (51%). The bivariate test showed knowledge of balanced nutrition with attitudes in adolescent girls with a value of p = 0.000. And knowledge of balanced nutrition with behaviour in adolescent girls with a value of p = 0.025. There is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and attitudes in adolescent girls. There is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and behaviour in adolescent girls. It is hoped that the management of the Puskesmas can provide regular nutrition socialization and education at the Adolescent Integrated Healthcare Center and in schools regarding balanced nutrition.

IS THERE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND EATING BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN EDUCATION?

This research aims to see how adolescents' knowledge and attitudes about balanced nutrition are related to their eating behavior. Adolescents are the age group most vulnerable to changes in unhealthy eating habits, which can have a major impact on important aspects of their health. This research involved 160 junior high school students aged 12 to 17 years. Guidelines for knowledge of balanced nutrition (PUGS) as well as eating attitudes and behaviors are the topics of the Nutritional Literacy Survey. Based on the investigation, it is known that 66.9% are in the middle adolescence group (aged 14–17 years). Most respondents had moderate nutritional knowledge with a percentage of 69.4%, a negative attitude percentage of 55.6%, and eating behavior was also in the moderate category at 65.6%. The results of research using bivariate analysis show that the relationship between knowledge and adolescent eating behavior has a p-value of 0.114 (p > 0.05) and the relationship between attitude and adolescent eating behavior has a p-value of 0.108 (p > 0.05), so it can be concluded that there is no relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards the balanced nutritional eating behavior of adolescents. The significance of this research lies in the importance of integrating nutrition education into school programs and curricula to increase nutrition knowledge in adolescents, such as nutrition with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Additionally, educational programs that focus on sustainable development and health awareness may be effective in encouraging healthy eating habits in this age group.

The Influence of Nutrition Education Using Lecture and Video Animation Methods on Balanced Nutrition Knowledge for Adolescent Anemia Prevention at SMA Al-Mubarok Serang City in 2023

Anemia in adolescents is still a significant nutritional problem. Adolescent girls have ahigher risk of developing anemia compared to boys for two main reasons. Firstly,teenage girls experience a monthly menstrual cycle, and secondly, they often havepoor eating habits, which can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients such as iron.The aim of this research is to determine the influence of nutritional education usinglecture and animated video methods on balanced nutritional knowledge for theprevention of anemia in adolescents at SMA Al-Mubarok Serang, in the year 2023. Theresearch method employed is quasi-experimental with a One Group Pre-test Post-testdesign. The results of the Wilcoxon test indicate a significant difference inrespondents' knowledge between the pre-test and post-test phases, demonstratingthe impact of nutritional education through lecture and animated video methods onbalanced nutritional knowledge for the prevention of adolescent anemia. Inconclusion, 53 respondents exhibited an improvement in knowledge from the Pre-testto the Post-test, with an average increase of 27.00. There is a difference betweenknowledge before and after being educated through lecture and animated videomethods, with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating the influence of education throughlecture and animated video methods on knowledge enhancement.

The Double Burden of Malnutrition among Adolescents from Zimbabwe: A Cross-Sectional Study

(1) Background: The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is an emerging public health concern among children and adolescents in developing countries. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with being underweight and overweight among adolescents. (2) Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 adolescents across 10 high schools in Harare. A questionnaire was used to collect data and weight for height-z-scores were used to compute body mass index. Pearson’s Chi-Square and multinomial logistic regression were used to test for associations and explore factors associated with being underweight or overweight at (p < 0.05). (3) Results: The median and IQR range for the participants was 16 (14–19) years. There were more girls 53.2%, than boys 46.8% (p = 0.002), and more 14–16-year-olds 54.1%, than 17–19-year-olds (p = 0.070). More boys 10% than girls 9.1% were underweight, whereas more girls 21.8% than boys 9.3% were overweight and obese (p = 0.002). By age, more 14–16-year -olds were underweight 12.7% than 17–19-year-olds 5.9%, whereas more 17–19-year-olds 16.2% were overweight than 14–16-year-olds (p = 0.070). Significant factors associated with being underweight were inadequate balanced nutrition knowledge [OR = 1.49 (0.139–0.997), p = 0.049], being in the 14–16 years age group [OR = 2.56 (1.137–5.779), p = 0.023], having formally employed [OR = 2.34 (1.008–5.428), p = 0.048] and unemployed [OR = 5.17 (1.263–21.116), p = 0.022] household heads. Significant factors associated with overweight were being a girl [OR = 0.32 (0.168–2.561), p < 0.001, and having formally employed household heads [OR = 2.00 (1.044–1.206), p = 0.037]. The employment status of the household head (being formally employed) was the only factor which associated with both underweight and overweight statuses. (4) Conclusions: Although underweight and overweight statuses co-exist, among adolescents, those who are overweight appear to be more than those who are underweight. Significant factors associated with being underweight were inadequate nutrition knowledge, being 14–16 years old, and having formally employed or unemployed parents. While being a girl and having formally employed parents were significant determinants of the overweight status. This paper calls for more awareness of DBM and context-specific interventions targeting obesity in a country where undernutrition has been traditionally prioritized at policy and program levels.

Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition among High School Students in Makassar City South Sulawesi

Fulfillment of balanced nutrition plays an important role in influencing a person's health. One of the factors that can affect a person's nutritional state is nutritional knowledge and its application in everyday life. Adolescence is a transition period from children to adulthood. At this time there is an increase in the need for growth and development so that optimal nutritional intake is needed. However, until now there are still many adolescents who have nutritional problems. One of the causes of undernutrition is the lack of knowledge of adolescents about balanced nutrition. The purpose of the study was to determine knowledge about balanced nutrition in adolescents. This research was conducted in a senior high school. This research method is an observational quantitative research with a cross sectional study design. Data collection was done online by sending a google form link. The results showed that most respondents still had insufficient knowledge of balanced nutrition, which amounted to 53.5%. It is concluded that the school is expected to conduct education about balanced nutrition regularly so that students' knowledge of balanced nutrition increases.

Studi Korelasi Pengetahuan Gizi dan Praktek Gizi Seimbang Dengan Status Gizi Remaja Putri

Adolescent girls with good nutritional status are one of the efforts to prevent stunting. Indonesia is faced with three burdens of nutritional problems, namely the high prevalence of stunting, wasting, obesity and anemia. Good nutritional status can be realized if balanced nutrition practices are carried out properly. The practice of balanced nutrition is a response to balanced nutrition knowledge in consuming balanced foods and behaving in a healthy life The purpose of the .to determine the correlation of nutritional knowledge and and practice of balanced nutrition with the nutritional status of adolescent girls. survey research with Cross Sectional approach. The research was conducted at MAN 1 Surakarta, January – June 2023. The number of samples seemed to be 30 people. Sampling using purposive sampling. Data collection using questionnaires, Height measurement (TB) with Microtoise staturmeter and Weight measurement (BB) with manual weight scale. The statistical test was performed univariately, bivariately with Chi Square test (ɑ = 0.05). A significant relationship between the level of nutritional knowledge and balanced nutrition practices (r: 0.434), a significant relationship between the level of nutritional knowledge and nutritional status (r: 0.596), a significant relationship between balanced nutrition practices and nutritional status (r: 0.486). There is a significant relationship between the level of nutritional knowledge, balanced nutrition practices and nutritional status with moderate closeness

Promosi Kesehatan Pentingnya Gizi Seimbang pada Anak Sekolah Dasar di Meulaboh, Aceh Barat Tahun 2023

Balanced nutrition knowledge was knowledge about food and nutrients, sources of nutrients in food, safe foods to consume to prevent diseases, and how to properly prepare food to retain nutrients, as well as how to lead a healthy life. One appropriate effort to enhance early knowledge of balanced nutrition is by promoting the importance of balanced nutrition in elementary school children. The method used in this community health education activity was the public health education method. The objective of this community service activity was to provide health education about the importance of balanced nutrition to fifth-grade elementary school students at SDN 03 Meulaboh, West Aceh, so that students would understand the importance of balanced nutrition. Thirty students were selected as respondents using a total sampling technique. The results of this health promotion activity showed that there was an interactive question-and-answer session after the health promotion, and the students were able to answer the questions posed by the facilitator during the Q&A session. It is essential to provide health education about the importance of balanced nutrition to enhance early knowledge of balanced nutrition. Based on the health promotion results conducted on the importance of balanced nutrition at SDN 03 Meulaboh, West Aceh, it can be concluded that the students' knowledge of balanced nutrition was categorized as very poor before receiving education, but it improved to the good category after the health promotion.

Cross Sectional Study On The Dietary Habits And Lifestyle Practices Among University Students In Malaysia

Introduction: Growing rates of young adults have fallen prey to poor eating habits leading to obesity and various health issues. The National Health and Morbidity Survey conducted in 2019 revealed 50.1% of Malaysia’s adult population to be within the weight range of overweight and obese. While a rising number of university students contributed to these numbers, it was also noted that the factors contributing to such findings were unhealthy eating habits and poor lifestyle choices. Objective(s): This study assess the prevalence of overweight/obesity and explores the eating patterns and lifestyle practices among university students in Malaysia. Methodologies: A cross-sectional study was conducted among university students in Malaysia. A total of 268 students participated in the study. Data was collected from December 2022 to June 2023. Self-administered questionnaire comprising of questions pertaining to living circumstances, current weight, height, information on dietary habits, lifestyle practices and knowledge of balanced nutrition. The collected data were used to correlate the student’s dietary habits with their lifestyle practices based on gender and BMI. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obese students (53.378%) is higher than underweight and normal weight students consist of 55.245% of male students and 44.755% of female students. There is a significant association found between BMI, gender and assessment of dietary habits suggest that eating habits vary based on body weight and gender. Students with higher knowledge levels regarding food, lifestyle and nutrition tend to adopt better lifestyle practices. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to promote healthier eating habits, lifestyle practices, and knowledge among university students. Strategies may include nutritional education programs, lifestyle workshops, and initiatives to enhance students' understanding of dieting, nutrition, and self-body image.

Difference In Mothers' Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition For Preschool Children Before And After Receiving Nutrition Education Using Powerpoint Slides At biMBA AIUEO Unit Vila Bintaro Indah

Indonesia has a "Double Burden of Malnutrition". Based on Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data for 2018, the prevalence of undernutrition is estimated at 13.8%, while the prevalence of overweight is reported to be at 8%. Balanced nutrition is crucial for normal growth, physical development, and cognitive abilities. The key to the success or failure of nutritional status in toddlers lies in the mother's knowledge regarding nutrition. Nutrition education is an effort to overcome nutritional problems by increasing mothers' knowledge. The purpose of this study is to examine the difference in mothers' knowledge of balanced nutrition for preschool children before and after receiving nutrition education using PowerPoint slides at biMBA AIUEO Unit Vila Bintaro Indah. The research method employed in this study was a pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test-post-test approach.. The total population in this study is 80 individuals and a total of 31 mothers were included as participants taken utilized purposive sampling. Data was collected through a questionnaire (Google Form). Statistical analysis were conducted using the Paired Sample t-test. The results showed that there is a significant difference in the mother's knowledge regarding balanced nutrition for preschool children with p = 0.000 (p <0.05). The suggestion given is that the school encouraged to collaborate with the local Community Health Center (Puskesmas) to provide continuous nutrition education for preschool children.

Relationship between Employment Status and Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition with Nutritional Status Students

The Open University is one of the campuses of choice for students who work while studying. Limited time due to busy work causes nutritional problems. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between employment status and balanced nutrition knowledge with the nutritional status of Open University students. Cross-sectional research design with respondents totaling 84 people. The study was conducted from November to December 2022. Data collection using google form. The data is processed with the SPSS program and presented in descriptive form and correlation tests. The relationship between variables is analyzed with the Spearman Test. A total of 73.8% of respondents were employed and 26.2% were unemployed. The average nutritional knowledge of respondents was 68.78%. Half of the respondents had normal nutritional status, 38% overnutrition status and 11.4% undernourished. The results of the study did not have a relationship between employment status and nutritional status but there was a positive relationship between nutritional knowledge and nutritional status. The value of the correlation coefficient between the variables of occupational status and balanced nutrition knowledge is 0.312, which shows that there is a positive correlation and relationship between employment status and nutritional knowledge with nutritional status.