EDUKASI JAJANAN SEHAT PADA ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR (EJA SELADA)

Introduction & Aim: Children spend most of their time at school. To meet their daily nutritional needs that run out during school hours, many children buy school snacks. School snacks are sold in various shapes, colors, flavors and sizes to attract children to buy them. If school snack producers reduce prices, chemicals are chosen as a substitute. Knowledge in choosing snacks at school is necessary so that children do not get sick later on. Method of Activity: this activity is carried out by providing education about daily intake, nutrients, and choosing good and correct foods. Results: this activity was carried out at SDN Ploso V/176, Surabaya. Education was provided with the help of powerpoint, games, and leaflets on the lid of the lunch box. After being educated, the children's level of knowledge increased Discussion: nutritional intake in school children is a mandatory thing that must be met. The easiest behavior in meeting children's nutrition is breakfast. Breakfast is given before children do activities. While at school, children can be given snacks as additional intake so that children can concentrate and maintain physical activity at school. The role of parents and teachers is very important in introducing and getting children used to maintaining intake and choosing good and correct school snacks.