Empowerment of Housewives Groups in Fulfilling Family Nutrition Through the Formation of Bekam Family (Quality, Creative and Independent) in Kecamatan Biru-Biru

Abstract

Mothers have a role as caregivers for their children, this role will affect the growth and development of children. The role of mothers in providing nutritious food to children is influenced by many factors, one of which is the mother's knowledge and ability to manage simple foods that have high nutritional value. This community service activity was carried out in the Hamlet VII Mekar Sari, Deli Tua Village, Biru-biru District in 2021. The service participants were housewives who had 49 school-age children. Activities carried out include counseling on nutrition for school-age children, training in making simple foods with high nutritional value, interactive games and competitions to serve simple foods with high nutritional value. The results of the service activities obtained data on maternal knowledge before being given counseling and education in the good category of 36.7% (19 people) after being given action by 100% (49 people) knowing the nutrition of school-age children. The ability of the mother before being given the action was in good category 37.2% (18 people) and after being given the action 98% (48 people). A mother's ability to provide simple food with high nutritional value is influenced by a mother's level of knowledge. A good level of knowledge and supported by the participation of health workers in helping families, especially mothers, can reduce the occurrence of malnutrition in school-age children.