Balanced Nutrition Education and Quality of Life Assessment for the Elderly at Posyandu Kampung Yahim, Jayapura Regency

Arius Togodly; Rosmin M. Tingginehe

doi:10.55927/jpmf.v4i2.21

Authors

Arius Togodly Cenderawasih University
Rosmin M. Tingginehe Cenderawasih University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmf.v4i2.21

Keywords:

Nutrition Education, Elderly, Quality of Life, Posyandu, Nutritional Status

Abstract

Indonesia's elderly population is experiencing a significant increase projected to reach 28.6 million people by 2035, presenting complex challenges in meeting the needs of adequate nutrition and health services1. The elderly in Kampung Yahim, Jayapura Regency, face similar problems exacerbated by a lack of knowledge about balanced nutrition, limited access to health services, and limited socio-economic conditions. The methodology applied includes interactive lectures and health check-ups. The activity was carried out on 30 elderly out of a total of 120 registered elderly people in the work area of the Kampung Yahim Posyandu. The results of the evaluation showed that nutrition education programs have proven to be effective in increasing the elderly's understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition to support optimal health in old age, although ongoing interventions are still needed to achieve more optimal outcomes.

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