IPB University Vocational School Students Hold Nutrition Counseling ‘Fill My Plate’ to Improve Students’ Nutritional Status
IPB University Vocational School students from the Management of Food Service Industry and Nutrition (MIJMG) Study Program held a counseling entitled ‘Fill My Plate: Healthy Food for Balanced Nutrition’ at SDN 9 Bantarjati, Bogor. This activity was attended by 33 grade 6 students as part of an effort to improve the nutritional status of children.
The event, which was part of the practicum of the Nutrition Education Methods and Techniques course, was attended by Rosyda Dianah, lecturer and course coordinator, Ely Rahmawati, representative of SDN 9 Bantarjati, and Dena Sujana, 6th grade teacher. This counseling aims to provide education about the importance of balanced nutrition to students through the ‘Isi Piringku’ guideline.
Ely Rahmawati gave full support to this activity. She said, “We hope that this counseling can increase students’ understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and balanced nutrition, which can later be applied in everyday life.” This statement reflects the school’s hope for the positive impact of this counseling.
“During the counseling session, the students learned about the components of ‘My Plate’, which consists of staple foods, side dishes, vegetables and fruit. They were also introduced to the four pillars of balanced nutrition, namely the importance of a healthy diet, personal hygiene, physical activity, and weight monitoring,” said Rosyda.
Rosyda added, “This activity is designed with interactive methods, including food modeling and demonstrations on how to wash hands properly, so that students are more active and enthusiastic.”
One of the MIJMG students stated, “By understanding how to maintain proper hygiene and water intake, it is hoped that students can take better care of their health.”
“Weight weighing and height measurement were conducted as the first step to monitor the nutritional status of the students. Regular weight control is key to maintaining a balance between nutritional intake and physical activity,” the student added.
In closing, educational media in the form of posters and key chains with the theme ‘Fill My Plate’ were handed over to students to remind them of the importance of balanced nutrition. This activity not only focuses on education, but is also expected to have a long-term impact on the health of students and their families.
This nutrition counseling demonstrates the relevance of vocational education in making a real contribution to nutrition issues in society, especially among school-age children. (NZW/Lp) (IAAS/HLF).
