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COMMUNITY SERVICE OF MOTHER'S EDUCATION IN THE CREATIVITY OF MP-ASI BASED ON LOCAL FOOD INGREDIENTS FISH AND MORINGA LEAVES AS A SELF-CARE EFFORT TO PREVENT STUNTING IN THE SUB-DISTRICT THE FIELD Nurliaty; Yani Lestari; Roy Wilson Sihaloho
Jurnal Masyarakat Indonesia (Jumas) Vol. 3 No. 02 (2024): Jurnal Masyarakat Indonesia (Jumas)
Publisher : Cattleya Darmaya Fortuna

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54209/jumas.v3i02.370

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Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that inhibits the physical and cognitive growth of toddlers due to long-term malnutrition. This community service activity (PkM) aims to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills of mothers regarding self-care behavior in fulfilling the nutrition of toddlers through the manufacture of creative Complementary Foods (MP-ASI) based on local foods with high nutritional value, namely fish and moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera). The activity was carried out in Medan Tuntungan District by the academic team from STIKes Darmo Medan. The intervention involved persuasive public health counseling on the importance of micronutrients and demonstration of psychomotor skills in processing local food into a varied MP-ASI menu. Program evaluations are designed using a comparison of pre-test and post-test results to measure participants' levels of understanding and skills before and after the intervention. The results of the activity showed an increase in the enthusiasm and understanding of mothers under five in cutting the chain of stunting from the smallest family unit. In conclusion, structured education on the optimization of MP-ASI based on local commodities that is economically effective in stimulating creativity and building family food independence to support optimal child growth and development.
COMMUNITY SERVICE EDUCATION OF ELDERLY NUTRITION BASED ON LOCAL CULTURE FOOD TO REALIZE RESILIENT AND INDEPENDENT ELDERLY IN MEDAN TUNTUNGAN DISTRICT Reny Juliana Sihombing; Nurliaty; Sestika Matondang
Jurnal Masyarakat Indonesia (Jumas) Vol. 3 No. 02 (2024): Jurnal Masyarakat Indonesia (Jumas)
Publisher : Cattleya Darmaya Fortuna

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54209/jumas.v3i02.371

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Entering old age (elderly), the body experiences various physiological changes that have an impact on nutritional status and a decrease in self-care. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of the elderly in managing daily nutrition independently by utilizing the potential of local cultural food. The activity was carried out in Medan Tuntungan District by the academic team from STIKes Darmo Medan, involving 2 lecturers and 1 student with the main target of the elderly and their families. The intervention methods used are direct health counseling and education on nutrition management based on local wisdom. Program evaluation is carried out through psychomotor assessment and comparison of pre-test and post-test results to measure the improvement of participants' knowledge. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in the awareness of the elderly and families in compiling a balanced nutritional composition and eliminating negative perceptions of healthy food. In conclusion, nutrition self-care education based on local cultural food is effective as an applicative strategy to realize the elderly who are resilient, independent, and improve their quality of life in a sustainable manner.