HUBUNGAN KESUKAAN DAN KESEDIAAN DENGAN KONSUMSI SAYUR DAN BUAH PADA REMAJA

Abstract

ABSTACT

Adequacy of consumption of vegetables and fruit in adolescents is influenced by various reasons such as dislike, the family does not provide because of the economy, the school canteen lacks supply and others. The initial survey results found that 80% of male students and 37.5% of female students consumed less vegetables and fruit. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship of preference and willingness to the consumption of vegetables and fruit students. This research is quantitative using a cross-sectional research design conducted at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang Regency. The sample was all students of class XI and class XII of the Department of Software Engineering at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan in Deli Serdang in 2019 amounting to 97 people. Data collection tool uses a questionnaire. The test used was chi-square. The results showed that there was a relationship between vegetable consumption and preferences (p = 0.001, RP = 5.47), and availability (p = 0.173). There is a relationship between fruit consumption and liking (p = 0.001, RP = 2.47), and availability (p = 0.006, RP = 2.79). Researchers suggest to families, especially parents, to increase the willingness of vegetables and fruit every day at home to form adolescent preferences for vegetables and fruit.