Knowledge, levels of consumption of vegetables and fruits in adolescents at SMPN 1 CIOMAS Bogor Regency

Abstract

Vegetables and fruits is a good source of micronutrients contains fiber, vitamins and minerals. Vegetables and fruits for teenagers can nourish the digestive system, promote bone growth, nourish the eyes, promote the development of brain and nerve cells. Based on Balanced Nutrition Guidelines 2018, the need for vegetables and fruit for adolescents is 00-600g per day, which includes 250g of vegetables and 150g. Based on data from Riskesdas 2018, it can be seen that nationally, the behavior of the population over 10 years old (adolescents) eat less vegetables and fruit is 95.5%, this figure is an increase compared to with the results of Riskesdas. 2013 was 93.5%.The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge and consumption of vegetables and fruit in adolescents.  The design of this research is descriptive research. The sampling method used is simple random sampling with a target of 87 respondents. This research was conducted at SMPN 1 Ciomas, Bogor Regency. Data were obtained by respondents filling out a knowledge questionnaire containing 20 questions and a FFQ (Food frequency questionnaire).