Public Health Program: Educating the Importance of Balanced Nutrition for Collective Well-being
Keywords:
Nutrition education, Participatory Action Research, Rural health, Dietary practices, Community engagement, Public health
Abstract
This study explores the impact of a community-based nutrition education program aimed at improving the knowledge and dietary practices of residents in Jatimulyo Village, Tanjunganom District, Nganjuk Regency, East Java. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the program engaged local residents, schoolchildren, and health workers in learning about balanced nutrition through workshops and interactive activities. The results demonstrated a significant increase in participants' knowledge about the importance of a balanced diet, with 70% of participants showing improved awareness of essential nutrients. Furthermore, the program led to positive changes in dietary practices, including increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and healthier cooking methods. Despite challenges such as cultural resistance and economic constraints, the program successfully empowered the community to adopt healthier eating habits. This study highlights the effectiveness of community-based nutrition education and its potential for improving public health in rural areas.
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Effendy, D., Prangthip, P., Soonthornworasiri, N., Winichagoon, P., & Kwanbunjan, K. (2020). Nutrition Education in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Study. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 16.
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Rachman, P. H., Mauludyani, A. V. R., Ekawidyani, K. R., Judhiastuty, & Februhartanty, J. (2020). Barriers of Implementing a Nutrition Education Program for Adolescents in Rural Indonesian Schools.
Sadikin, D. A. (2021). Nutrition Literacy Proportion Differences among Regular Undergraduate Students in Universitas Indonesia Year 2021. Amerta Nutrition, 5(2).
Sari, M. D. (2024). Policy analysis of nutrition education programs in Indonesia: A literature study on the nutrition-conscious family program (Kadarzi). International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 13(2), 2539. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2539
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Wahyu, T., Fariha, D., & Haryanto, E. (2022). Educational strategies in improving nutrition knowledge among rural populations in Indonesia. Health Education Journal, 58(1), 45-58. https://doi.org/10.5678/hej.2022.03256
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Published
2025-04-13
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Muh Barid Nizarudin Wajdi, Muhkamat Saini, Hisyam , M., S.A.P, R. S., & Syah, H. (2025). Public Health Program: Educating the Importance of Balanced Nutrition for Collective Well-being. Bisma : Bimbingan Swadaya Masyarakat, 7(1), 43-57. https://doi.org/10.59689/bisma.v6i6.1193
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