Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology (IJERT)
Vol 3, No 2 (2023): IJERT: September 2023

The Importance of Vitamin and Mineral Intake for 12-Year-Old Child Growth

Salsabilla Martina Ayu (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2022

Abstract

This study aims to provide an understanding of the importance of vitamins and minerals, as well as foods and drinks containing vitamins and minerals according to age. As to prevent children's growth and development disorders. The method used in this research is pre-experimental with a quantitative approach. The research was carried out at Hanjuang Samijaya Elementary School in July 2022 with a sample of 15 students. The stages of the research are pretest, socialization of the importance of vitamins and minerals for the growth of children aged 12 years, and posttest. Based on the results of the study, students' understanding of the importance of vitamin and mineral intake for the growth of 12-year-old children increased after being given socialization. The percentage of students' average N-Gain score is 60%. This indicates the socialization carried out is quite effective. This is because of the enthusiasm of students in paying attention when socialization is being held, then the information can be conveyed and understood properly. Students who previously did not know and paid less attention to the vitamins and minerals their bodies needed, became more aware of and paid attention to the importance of these things. With this research, it is hopedevery parent and child will pay attention to the intake of vitamins and minerals needed by the body. As to avoid impaired child growth and development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERT

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Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Education Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Other

Description

Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology (IJERT) promotes research in the broad field of Education Research and Technology (including such disciplines as Agriculture Education, Environmental Science Education, etc.) with particular respect to Indonesia, but not limited to authorship ...