PROMOTING HEALTHY SNACKS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CHILDREN USING ANIMATED CARTOON IN TEBET, SOUTH JAKARTA

Abstract

Based on elementary school’s environmental observations, there is still much consumption of unhealthy snacks among children, especially in Jakarta. This program aims to increase healthy snacks knowledge for elementary school students at SDN Menteng Dalam 07 Pagi and SDN Menteng Dalam 05 Pagi, Tebet District, South Jakarta. The method used was the provision of education through watching cartoons about eating healthy snacks. The students were excited when watching cartoons for 30 minutes. Students were also measured for height and weighed to determine their nutritional status based on BMI/Age index. Knowledge improvement was evaluated by giving pre and post test questionnaires. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge between before and after watching cartoons. Animated cartoons can be used to promote healthy snacks among primary school students.