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Dampak Program Gizi Berbasis Sekolah terhadap Status Gizi, Anemia, dan Pengetahuan Gizi pada Anak Sekolah Dasar di Kabupaten Pidie, Aceh, Indonesia: The impact of School-Based Nutrition Program on Nutritional Status, Anemia, and Nutrition Knowledge Among Elementary School Children in Pidie District, Aceh, Indonesia Ahmad, Aripin; Arifin, Syuja' Rafiqi; Fitrianingsih, Eva; Arnisam, Arnisam
Amerta Nutrition Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): AMERTA NUTRITION (Bilingual Edition)
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/amnt.v10i1.2026.23-35

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Background: School-age children in Aceh are vulnerable to malnutrition, with 24.1% experiencing stunting and 12.3% exhibiting wasting, primarily due to unbalanced diets, skipping breakfast, and unhealthy snacking habits. Objectives: This study evaluates the impact of a School-Based Nutrition Program on nutritional status, anaemia, nutrition knowledge, and Clean and Healthy Behaviour (CHB) among elementary students in Pidie District, Aceh. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre–post study was conducted among 290 elementary students as part of the School-Based Nutrition Program, which included thrice-weekly meal provision, nutrition education, and CHB promotion. Nutritional status (BMI-for-age, height-for-age), anemia (hemoglobin levels), nutrition knowledge, and CHB practices (interviews) were assessed. Data were analyzed using chi-square and t-tests at a 95% confidence level. Results: Anemia prevalence decreased by 4.4%, stunting by 2.0%, and overweight by 4.9%. The height-for-age z-score slightly improved from -1.84±0.93 to -1.78±0.91. Students also showed better nutrition knowledge and CHB practices. While the program had no significant impact on reducing anemia, stunting, and BMI-for-age (p-value=0.120; p-value=0.887; p-value=0.148), it significantly improved nutrition knowledge and CHB behavior (p-value=0.015; and p-value=0.012). Conclusions: The School Based Nutrition Program effectively improved nutrition knowledge and Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (CHLB). However, the short-term implementation did not yet lead to measurable improvements in nutritional and anemia status. To enhance future program outcomes, structured monitoring is crucial to ensure food adequacy, food safety, and the effective integration of nutrition education.
Co-Authors Abdul Hadi Abdurahman Abdurrahman Abdurrahman Abdurrahman Adenin, Rabiatul Agus Hendra Al Rahmad Ahmad Syafiq Alfian Helmi Alfridsyah Alfridsyah Alhuda, Alhuda Ali Rosidi Ananta, Prayuda Andriani Andriani Annisa, Devita Arifin, Syuja Rafiqi Arifin, Syuja' Rafiqi Arifin, Syuja’ Rafiqi Arnisam, Arnisam AS, Emilda Asnawi Abdullah Atsiila, Wanda Azka Aulina Adamy Azizah, Amelia Puteri Nur Bella Fandila Boediman, Dradjat Cesilia M Dwiriani Cut Aja Nuraskin Cut Mutiah Diya, Octa Dwi Dorista, Eva Emilda, Emilda Emy Yuliantini Endy Paryanto Prawirohartono, Endy Paryanto Evaliani, Evaliani Fadjri, T Khairul Fadjri, T. Khairul Fahmi Ichwansyah Fandila, Bella Fatimah Zuhra FEBRIAN, ANGGA Fitrianingsih, Eva Fitriyaningsih Fitriyaningsih Gitayani, Aurelia Udella Hadi, Nada Nabilla Halimatussakdiah Halimatussakdiah, H Hanif Muchdatul Ayunda Harahap, Meliani Sukmadewi Hermansyah Hermansyah Hidayansyah, Robi Ikeu Ekayanti Ikeu Tanziha Indah Yusra Indradewa, Rhian Iskandar Iskandar Iskandar Mirza Ismail, Nizam Junaidi Junaidi Kamsiah Kamsiah Kasad, Kasad Khairunnas, Khairunnas Kobat, Reny Ivaqueene Lina Lina M. Marthoenis Maghfirah Maghfirah Mahadewi, Anisa Agatha Maidar, Maidar Meutia Zahara Muliadi, Teuku Mulyani, Itza Nafi’ah, Radifatun Nafi’ah, Radifatun Nizam Ismail Noni Zakiah Nora Veri Nunung Sri Mulyani Nurdhahri . Nurul Husna Nuzul Inas Nabila, Nuzul Inas Phebe, Natasya Purwanti, Raisa Adelia Putri, Jufiza Rachma, Esmeralda Cantika Rachmawati Rachmawati Rahmadiana, Rahmadiana Ramelan, Mudji Rachmat Reca Reca riany, pipiet Ribhan Ribhan, Ribhan Risatianti Kolopaking Risatianti Kolopaking, Risatianti Rosi Novita, Rosi Safira, Ferissa Salwa, Nabila Saputra, Irwan Sari, Pramitha Sembiring, Rinawati Silvia Wagustina Silvia Wagustina, Silvia Siti Madanijah Siti Madanijah Siti Mutia Rahmawati Siti Zulfah, Siti Supriyanti Supriyanti Surimadilla, Surimadilla Suryana Suryana Syuja’ Rafiqi Arifin T. Iskandar Faisal T. Iskandar Faisal Teuku Salfiyadi Tiarisma, Alfi Tonny C Maigoda Toto Sudargo Uswatun Hasanah Wiwit Estuti Wiwit Estuti Yapita, Jennifer Yardha, Sawfa Yhona Paratmanitya Yolanda, Nida Amira Taris Yulia Fitri Yuliana Noor Setiawati Ulvie Zatira, Sarah