Ahmad Nasrullah
Medical Education Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia

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Relationship of Fruits and Vegetables Consumption with Children’s Cognitive Function in Elementary School Makassar Ahmad Nasrullah; Asrini Safitri; Rezky Pratiwi L Basri; Ida Royani; Inna Muthmainnah Musa
Green Medical Journal Vol 6 No 3 (2024): Green Medical Journal
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/gmj.v6i3.165

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Introduction: Based on 2018 Basic Health Research data, the proportion of fruits and vegetables consumption among the Indonesian population ≥ 5 years old is still less, namely 95.5%. Eating fruits and vegetables can maintain cognitive function and repair damaged brain cells. The research aimed to determine the relationship between fruits and vegetables consumption and cognitive function in elementary school children in Makassar. Methods: The research methodology is descriptive observational. The study sample size was 37 participants selected using a simple random sampling technique at SDN Borong Raya Makassar from September 2023 to October 2023. The independent variable was fruits and vegetables consumption, while the dependent variable in this study was cognitive function. Results: Data analysis used the SPSS statistical Chi-square test where p < 0.05. The research results show that children who consume enough fruits and vegetables have good cognitive development (71.43%). Conclusion: There is a relationship between fruits and vegetables consumption and cognitive function. Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables can optimize children's cognitive development.