Multicomponent Nutrition Intervention on Teachers, Parents, and Students toward the Knowledge and Attitude about Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Background/Aims: Fruit and vegetable consumption is one of important component in Balanced Nutrition, but fruit and vegetable consumption in elementary school students (ESS) grade 5 and 6 was still low. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of multicomponent nutrition intervention in teachers, parents and students toward the knowledge and attitude about fruit and vegetable consumption. Methods: The study used a quasi-experimental design with pre-post intervention method with nutrition education to three groups subject using comic and pocket book in Nganjuk, East Java from February to May 2017. Subjects involved in this research were 10 teachers, 31 parents and 31 ESS. Data analysis was with paired difference test in three measurements. Results: Based on Friedman's test, the knowledge and attitudes of the three subjects increased significantly (p < 0.05). The types of questions that were being improved were types of fruits and vegetables that contain potassium and the portion of fruits and vegetables that must be consumed. Subjects who belong to the category of having good knowledge also experienced a significant increased (p < 0.05). The attitude scores on the three subjects increased significantly (p < 0.05). Positive response to attitude of fruit and vegetable consumption increased in the content of fruits and vegetables. The number of subjects who had a good attitude towards fruit and vegetable consumption also experienced a significant increased (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Multicomponent nutrition intervention could improve knowledge and attitudes towards teachers, parents and ESS regarding fruit and vegetable consumption.